News headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 320
Washington's Worries Grow Over Saudi Ties
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (IPS) - As the administration of President Barack Obama continues wrestling with how to react to the military coup in Egypt and its bloody aftermath, officials and independent analysts are increasingly worried about the crisis's effect on U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia.
Back to Mubarak, And Worse
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Aug 22 (IPS) - Egyptian military leader General Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said ousting the country's first elected president was necessary "to preserve democracy" and resolve the political deadlock that had dangerously polarised the country. But six weeks after the coup he led, the notion that toppling Islamist president Mohamed Morsi would restore stability to Egypt has proven false.
Manning Supporters Vow to Fight 35-Year Sentence
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (IPS) - Bradley Manning, the army private whose leaks of classified information and subsequent prosecution have been the subject of fierce international debate for over three years, was sentenced to 35 years in military prison Wednesday, but his legal team and supporters say they will fight the sentence.
Q&A: Colombia Still in the Icy Grip of Impunity
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 20 (IPS) - Death threats are hardly uncommon in Colombia. In fact, if you are a human rights activist, it is practically guaranteed.
Media Law Hits Somali Journalists
- Inter Press Service
MOGADISHU, Aug 20 (IPS) - Somalia's journalists say that the government is not serious about reviewing the country's new, controversial media bill that requires them to reveal their sources, despite a series of recent consultations.
As Egypt Smoulders, Churches Burn
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Aug 20 (IPS) - Churches across Egypt are being attacked heavily following the brutal killing last week of supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Violence Against Civilians Peaks in Central African Republic
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 19 (IPS) - As Michel Djotodia took his oath as the new president of the Central African Republic (CAR) on Aug. 18, Séléka, the coalition of rebel groups that he led and that helped him overthrow the government on Mar. 23, were still looting and killing civilians.
Revenge Rises From Sinai
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Aug 17 (IPS) - The violence in Cairo came amidst firm indications that Muslim Brotherhood members hit back after a brutal crackdown this week that left many hundreds dead. And the winds of retaliation have blowing in from the Sinai peninsula, the desert to the east.
U.S. Arms Industry Would Lose Big from Egypt Aid Cut-Off
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 16 (IPS) - The United States, which has refused to cut off its hefty 1.3 billion dollars in annual military aid to Egypt, continues to argue that depriving arms to the 438,500-strong security forces will only "destabilise" the crisis-ridden country.
Egyptian Media Silences Protests
- Inter Press Service
CAIRO, Aug 16 (IPS) - As Egypt's political crisis escalates, supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi accuse the local media – both state-run and private – of ignoring pro-Morsi demonstrations and covering up massive rights abuses.
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