More than 20 Irish citizens out of Gaza through Rafah crossing The Government said it is continuing to work on getting remaining Irish citizens out of Gaza. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing Irish premier Leo Varadkar said the Government is ‘working tirelessly’ for citizens still in Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Expelling ambassador would push Ireland to ‘margins of international opinion’ Minister of state James Browne made the claim in a debate on a Social Democrats motion calling for economic and diplomatic sanctions on Israel. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Irish government accused of ‘double standards’ over Israel Sinn Fein brought a private members bill to Dail Eireann on Tuesday evening ‘in response to cries from Gaza’. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
There's nothing ‘humanitarian’ about a humanitarian pause in Gaza Despite the steadily mounting death toll in Gaza, western politicians are still calling for a “humanitarian pause” in Israel’s assault on Gaza. “Humanitarian” is defined as “seeking to promote human welfare as a primary or pre-eminent good” – but, in Gaza’s case, a “humanitarian pause” in the war in Gaza… The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023
Irish government urged to refer Israel-Hamas conflict to international court Opposition TDs want Ireland to make a referral to the International Criminal Court for a probe into possible war crimes in Gaza. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Activist hands ICC evidence he says implicates Belarus president in transfer of Ukrainian children An exiled Belarus activist has presented a second dossier of evidence to the International Criminal Court that he says proves the personal involvement of President Alexander Lukashenko in the illegal transfer of children to Belarus from Russian-occupied towns in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
British king acknowledges colonial atrocities in Kenya – here's what could happen next On his official visit to Kenya, King Charles III acknowledged Britain’s colonial era “wrongdoings”. He also paid tribute to Kenyan soldiers who had participated in the first and second world wars on behalf of Britain. His visit coincided with Kenya’s 60th independence anniversary. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023
A media freedom group accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes and reports deaths of 34 journalists An international media freedom group says 34 journalists have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Palestinian foreign minister promises cooperation with international courts on visit to The Hague The Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister says he fully supports an International Criminal Court investigation into alleged crimes in the Palestinian territories and by Palestinians who target Israelis The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Relatives of victims of alleged war crimes in Myanmar seek justice against generals in Philippines Relatives of victims of alleged war crimes committed by Myanmar’s military have filed a criminal complaint in the Philippines against their nation’s ruling generals The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Governments and hackers agree: the laws of war must apply in cyberspace There are rules in war. International humanitarian law regulates what combatants can and can’t do, with the goal of protecting civilians and limiting suffering. The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023
What is a war crime, and who gets held accountable? Here's what you need to know The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to accusations of war crimes on both sides, as combatants are bound by international humanitarian law to minimize the impact on civilians. WEKU · Oct 20, 2023
ICC releases Central Africa militia leader after dropping charges The International Criminal Court (ICC) has withdrawn charges against Maxime Mokom, a former militia leader from the Central African Republic (CAR) as there were no prospects of conviction, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2023
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023 Can Israel and Hamas be held to account for alleged crimes against civilians? International humanitarian law – the law of armed conflict – aims to constrain how wars are fought. It is designed to protect noncombatants and limit the means of warfare.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 An alleged Darfur militia leader was merely 'a pharmacist,' defense lawyers tell a war crimes court Defense lawyers have told the International Criminal Court that their client is not a Sudanese militia leader who participated in war crimes, but rather “a no one” who was not involved in the ongoing conflict in the nation
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Irish premier calls for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas conflict The Taoiseach said the possibility that people could run out of water in Gaza in the next few days ‘could not be allowed to happen’.
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023 Israel accuses Spain of siding with Hamas after ‘genocide’ accusation Several left-wing politicians call on Madrid to bring Israel’s Netanyahu before the ICC, sparking a diplomatic row.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Armenian president approves parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has approved the parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court in a move that has further strained the country’s ties with its old ally Russia
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Experts say Hamas and Israel are committing war crimes in their fight The deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the devastating Israeli airstrikes and blockade of Gaza have raised accusations among international legal experts that both sides were violating international law
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad for the Russian leader who was indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to the International Criminal Court Family members of jailed lawyers and politicians in Tunisia want the International Criminal Court to investigate claims of political persecution and human rights violations
Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2023 Paris agrees to deliver military equipment to Armenia On a visit to Armenia, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Paris had agreed to deliver military equipment to Yerevan. Meanwhile, Armenia's parliament voted to join the International Criminal Court, to the dismay of Russia.
The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023 Morning Digest | Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker ever to be ousted in a U.S. House vote; Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Hundreds of most vulnerable left in Nagorno-Karabakh after mass exodus Many of those left behind are the sick and elderly, with humanitarian groups trying to seek them out to provide help. Armenia is also struggling to house and support the 100,000 people who have fled into the country