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Rodrigo Duterte faces tribunal for crimes against humanity in drug war
politics Feb 23, 2026, 1:00 AM
Rodrigo Duterte faces tribunal for crimes against humanity in drug war
  • The International Criminal Court has initiated hearings regarding allegations of crimes against humanity against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
  • Duterte has been charged with overseeing thousands of extrajudicial killings during his anti-drug campaign.
  • The proceedings signify a potential moment of accountability for Duterte and bring attention to the plight of victims' families seeking justice.
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military conflicts Dec 9, 2025, 10:31 AM
Militia leader Ali Kushayb receives 20-year sentence for Darfur atrocities
  • Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a leader of the Janjaweed militia, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for committing war crimes in Darfur.
  • The International Criminal Court found him guilty of ordering mass executions and other heinous acts during the Darfur conflict.
  • This ruling aims to deter future crimes while highlighting the continuing violence in Sudan.
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Sudanese militia leader sentenced for war crimes in Darfur
military conflicts Dec 9, 2025, 10:31 AM
Sudanese militia leader sentenced for war crimes in Darfur
  • Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a Janjaweed militia leader, was convicted of multiple counts of war crimes in October.
  • The court sentenced him to 20 years in prison despite prosecutors seeking life imprisonment for his brutal actions.
  • This case exemplifies the ongoing efforts to achieve justice for victims of the Darfur conflict more than 20 years after the atrocities.
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Germany sends Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri to the ICC for war crimes
politics Dec 2, 2025, 11:40 AM
Germany sends Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri to the ICC for war crimes
  • Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was arrested by German authorities on July 16, 2023, under a sealed warrant from the ICC.
  • He faces allegations of overseeing atrocities at Mitiga prison in Libya between 2015 and 2020, including murder and torture.
  • His trial will mark the first of its kind for a Libyan suspect at the ICC, reflecting ongoing efforts to attain justice for war crimes.
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ICC president vows to resist pressure from the U.S. and Russia
politics Dec 1, 2025, 12:40 PM
ICC president vows to resist pressure from the U.S. and Russia
  • The ICC is currently facing sanctions that hinder its operations, particularly impacting investigations into U.S. and Israeli officials.
  • Nine ICC staff members have been sanctioned by the U.S., and Russia has issued arrest warrants in response to an ICC warrant for President Vladimir Putin.
  • Judge Tomoko Akane emphasized the ICC's commitment to resist external pressures and uphold its mission during a challenging meeting.
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military conflicts Nov 17, 2025, 12:46 PM
ICC seeks life sentence for Janjaweed leader after Darfur atrocities
  • Prosecutors requested a life sentence for accused Janjaweed leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, convicted of atrocities in Darfur.
  • Abd-Al-Rahman faced 27 counts including mass murders and rapes, linked to the brutal campaign led by the Janjaweed militia from 2003-2004.
  • The ICC's request for a life sentence reflects the severity of the crimes during the Darfur conflict and highlights ongoing human rights issues in Sudan.
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