News headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 57
UN war crimes tribunals move closer to completion
- UN News
All of the 253 people indicted by UN tribunals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed decades ago in Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia, have now been accounted for, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.
Lets play!
- Inter Press Service
BONN, Germany, Jun 10 (IPS) - For the first time ever, we will commemorate the joy of playing with an International Day of Play on June 11, 2024. On their website, the UN state that this
marks a significant milestone in efforts to preserve, promote, and prioritize playing so that all people, especially children, can reap the rewards and thrive to their full potential
. But why ist playing so important?Will European Momentum Help Generate a Move to Recognize Palestine as a Sovereign State?
- Inter Press Service
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jun 10 (IPS) - Since the eviction of Palestinians from their homeland pursuant to the controversial Balfour declaration of 1917, the quest for regaining Palestinian statehood has continued as a means towards lasting peace and security within and between Israel and Palestine.
A Nuclear-Armed European Union? A Proposal Under Fire
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 07 (IPS) - The continued veiled threats from Russia, warning of nuclear attacks on Ukraine, have prompted some politicians in Europe to visualize a nuclear-armed European Union (EU).
European Nuclear Deterrent a Harebrained Illegal Proposal
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Jun 06 (IPS) - It is quite astonishing and clearly insane, that Manfred Weber, the German leader of the European Union’s center-right European People’s Party, now expected to come in first in the European Parliament election scheduled on June 6-9th, is calling for the EU’s own nuclear “deterrent”—arguing that the US-stationed nuclear weapons in five NATO states, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherland, and Turkey, may be inadequate protection for Europe’s security should Trump, that great friend of Russia, be elected!
UN investigative team hands over key ISIL crime data to Iraq
- UN News
As the UN investigation team charged with investigating crimes committed by the Da’esh terrorist group in Iraq prepares to conclude its mandate in September, significant strides have been made in transferring crucial evidence to the authorities, its acting head said on Wednesday.
Peace or No Peace, Israel Stands Accused of Genocide & War Crimes in Gaza
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 05 (IPS) - The Biden administration, which is frantically attempting to finalize a shaky peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, is being stymied by at least two far right-wing politicians in Netanyahu’s cabinet— Foreign Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir--and also by the Israeli Prime Minister himself who wants to totally eradicate Hamas before he agrees to a cease-fire.
Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems Pose Risk to Africa
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Jun 04 (IPS) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on countries to conclude by 2026 negotiations on a legally binding instrument to prohibit Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS).
President Biden Needs to Do More than Propose a Ceasefire Plan That Israel Already Rejected a Month Ago
- Inter Press Service
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jun 02 (IPS) - Throughout his long career, but especially these past heart-wrenching eight months, President Biden has consistently placed his ironclad loyalty to Israel over his fidelity and duty to the United States. The consequences this week have been catastrophic for the Palestinian people, made Israelis even less secure, and betrayed American national security and democratic integrity.
There can be No Special Status for Public Officials
- Inter Press Service
BERLIN, Germany, May 28 (IPS) - In an interview with Herta Däubler-Gmelin who served as Federal Minister of Justice from 1998 to 2002, and as a Member of the German Bundestag from 1972 to 2009. The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, last week requested arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders as well as for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister Yoav Galant. They are accused of various war crimes and crimes against humanity. But what does this mean and where do things go from here?
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