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Statement of International Criminal Court (ICC) President Judge Tomoko Akane on the Occasion of Human Rights Day

A rules-based international order, grounded in accountability, remains essential for safeguarding the rights and security of present and future generations

Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) (www.ICC-CPI.int) joins the international community in marking Human Rights Day (https://apo-opa.co/4poHdOm), a moment to reflect on the universal commitment made in 1948 to uphold the dignity and equality of all people. This year’s theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,”  (https://apo-opa.co/3KIGqZB) highlights the fundamental truth that…

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Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (‘Ali Kushayb’) Sentenced to 20 Years of Imprisonment

The period of his detention since 9 June 2020 will be deducted from the total time of imprisonment imposed on Abd-Al-Rahman

Today, 9 December 2025, Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) (www.ICC-CPI.int) sentenced Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (‘Ali Kushayb’) to 20 years of imprisonment following the Trial Judgment (http://apo-opa.co/4rKFxAp) in which the Chamber found him guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war…

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Questions and answers on the confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court

Joseph Kony is suspected of 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allegedly committed between at least 1 July 2002 until 31 December 2005 in northern Uganda

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph Kony was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi…

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Situation in the State of Palestine: International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

The arrest warrants are classified as ‘secret’, in order to protect witnesses and to safeguard the conduct of the investigations

Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’) (www.ICC-cpi.int), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued two decisions rejecting challenges by the State of Israel (‘Israel’) brought under articles 18 and 19 of the Rome Statute (the ‘Statute’). It also…

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Situation in the State of Palestine: International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I issues warrants of arrest for Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif)

The warrant of arrest for Mr Deif is classified as ‘secret’ in order to protect witnesses and to safeguard the conduct of investigations

Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’) (www.ICC-cpi.int), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued a warrant of arrest for Mr Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, commonly known as ‘Deif’, for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes…

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Mr Al Hassan sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment

The Chamber rejected a Defence request to deduct additional time spent by Mr Al Hassan in detention in Mali since 21 April 2017

Today, 20 November 2024, Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (www.ICC-CPI.int) ("ICC" or "Court") sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud to 10 years of imprisonment following the Trial Judgment (https://apo-opa.co/4i1xWsr) in which the Chamber found him guilty of some of the charges brought against him…

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) marks 17 July, Day of International Criminal Justice

As an independent and impartial judicial body, the ICC plays a crucial role in strengthening the rule of law at the international level

Today, 17 July 2024, is the Day of International Criminal Justice, which marks the 26th anniversary of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) (www.ICC-CPI.int).  The Rome Statute is the first international treaty of its kind, establishing the International Criminal Court, and aiming to end impunity for perpetrators…

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Situation in Mali: Mr Al Hassan convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Timbuktu

Mr Al Hassan was convicted, by majority, of directly committing the crimes himself, contributing to them with others or aiding and abetting the commission of the crimes by others

Today, 26 June 2024, Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC or “Court”) (www.ICC-cpi.int), by  majority, convicted Mr Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud of some of the charges brought against him of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between 2 April 2012 and 29…

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Questions and Answers on the Charges Against Joseph Kony and the Commencement of His Confirmation of Charges at the International Criminal Court

Situation in Uganda, Case of The Prosecutor v. Joseph Kony

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph Kony was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi…

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Questions and Answers about the charges against Mr. Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court

Situation in Uganda, Case of The Prosecutor v. Joseph Kony

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph KONY was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi…