International Criminal Court
Is it Time for ICC in Syria?
There is a growing chorus urging the International Criminal Court to investigate crimes in Syria. Today in Geneva, the top UN Human Rights official, Navi Pillay, called for an ICC intervention in Syria. Meanwhile, a group of 22 NGOs active in the Arab world are calling on the Arab League which meets tomorrow, to call for the ICC to investigate.
An Army Mutiny Could Lead to New War in Congo
The situation in eastern Congo remains tense as hundreds of defectors return to the national army, but many of the commanders remain at large, including Bosco Ntaganda, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Egypt to Join the International Criminal Court
So will the Mubarak regime suddenly come into the court’s cross hairs? Not likely, but Egypt joining the ICC is an important symbolic step in the reconstitution of the Egyptian state.
ICC Prosecutor Puts Ivorian Leaders on Notice
Luis Moreno Ocampo gives a stern warning to forces sowing instability in Cote D’Ivoire. The situation is very near the point of spiraling out of control.
Obama Backs ICC Action in Kenya
In a statement issued by the White House, President Obama declares his support for the International Criminal Court’s intervention in Kenya. This is a big deal.
Kenya Charts New Territory for the ICC
Kenya becomes the first member state of the International Criminal Court to have a large number of its ruling elite come under investigation by the court. Why Kenya’s response may chart the future of the ICC.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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