Turkish Lawyers Call for ICC Action Against Assad, Demand Immediate Arrest Warrants for War Crimes

Damascus, Syria — Turkish human rights lawyers have stepped up their efforts to hold Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and 17 of his top officials accountable for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Lawyers Gülden Sönmez and Cihat Gökdemir, representing Syrian victims, have urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants in response to charges that have been documented since the onset of the Syrian civil war. The legal proceedings against Assad and his administration started back in 2017, driven by mounting evidence of human rights violations during his regime’s grip on … Read more

ICC Highlights Widespread Russian War Crimes in Ukraine: Targeted Attacks on Infrastructure and Devastating Environmental Impacts

The Hague, Netherlands — International lawyers gathered at the 23rd session of the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC) recently discussed the severe impacts of Russia’s military actions on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. According to Global Rights Compliance, these accusations cover a range of destructive activities that have disrupted food supplies and led to substantial environmental damage since Russia’s invasion in 2022. The ICC has become centrally involved in addressing these allegations of war crimes and other violations amid the ongoing conflict. Notably, the ICC prosecutor initiated a probe to investigate the … Read more

Trump Administration Considers Sanctions Against UK Prosecutor in Netanyahu ICC Case

The Hague, Netherlands — Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating imposing sanctions on a British lawyer who is spearheading the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This move by Trump signals a contentious relationship with the ICC, which recently issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israel’s former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of war crimes committed in Gaza. The arrest warrants, spearheaded by British lawyer and Chief ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, were issued following a unanimous decision by a three-judge panel in early May. The ICC’s decision … Read more

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s Bold Move: Seeks Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Amid Allegations of Mossad Interference

The Hague, Netherlands — Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has sparked global debate after taking unprecedented legal action against a top official from a close Western ally. Khan, who has held the role for three years, has sought an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a significant shift in ICC’s usual diplomatic procedures. This decision did not sit well with U.S. President Joe Biden, highlighting the complex interplay between international law and global diplomacy. The allegations against Netanyahu stem from claims involving Israeli intelligence activities against … Read more