Nov 09, 2017, at 09:39 am
New York, Nov 9(Just Earth News): The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Major Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf al-Werfalli, a commander in the Al-Saiqa Brigade accused of murdering 33 people in the context of the ongoing conflict in Libya, ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda told the United Nations Security Council.
International Criminal Court may investigate migrant-related crimes in Libya, Security Council told
May 09, 2017, at 10:38 am
New York, May 9(Just Earth News): The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday told the United Nations Security Council that her Office is considering launching an investigation into alleged migrant-related crimes in Libya, including human trafficking.
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:39 pm
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The setting up of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was a “reckoning†for those who had long disregarded the lives and dignity of their people, the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide has said and warned that withdrawing from the tribunal could have grave implications for victims seeking redress for serious human rights violations.
UN marks 10 year anniversary of relationship with International Criminal Court
Oct 04, 2014, at 08:17 pm
New York, Oct 4 (IBNS) The United Nations and the International Criminal Court on Friday recommitted to their decade-long relationship calling it "indispensable for a strong international community and the protection of the interests of humanity."
Troubled by escalating violence in Libya, ICC Prosecutor urges halt to fighting
Jul 26, 2014, at 05:00 pm
New York, July 26 (IBNS) The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said on Friday she is “deeply troubled†by the escalating violence in Libya, and called on all parties to refrain from committing criminal acts that may fall within the jurisdiction of the Court.
On criminal justice day, UN urges ratification of treaty setting up International Criminal Court
Jul 18, 2014, at 06:40 pm
New York, July 18 (IBNS) Justice matters, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed, calling for universal ratification of the Rome Statute, which was adopted 16 years ago on Thursday and established the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s first permanent court set up to try war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.