Why Human Rights Watch Designating Israel’s Crimes as Apartheid Is a Very Big Deal
The report reflects the power of decades of work in defense of Palestinian rights.
International Law Uncanceled
The Biden administration lifted sanctions against the International Criminal Court. It’s not enough.
The GOP Presidential Candidates’ Infatuation With Illegal Torture
In the latest Republican Debate, Donald Trump vows to bring back waterboarding — an impeachable offence.
Will ICC Membership Bring Justice to Stateless and Occupied Palestinians?
In a move opposed by the United States and Israel, Palestinian leaders have submitted a request to join the International Criminal Court and sign over a dozen other international treaties.
Ending Impunity in Latin America
The Institute for Policy Studies and WOLA invite you to a forum to analyze “Lessons from the Past Four Decades” to help guide the next generation’s fighs for justice.
Ntaganda: What? No Bail Bondsmen in the Hague?
Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda, arraigned by the International Criminal Court, had the temerity to request his release until the start of the trial.
The Strange Case of Charles Taylor
This long-awaited verdict against the former Liberian strongman brings some measure of justice to a region ripped apart by brutality, greed, and proxy wars.
U.S. Torturers are Still Awaiting Arrest
Prosecution is an effective cure for torture.
Charles Taylor Found Guilty of War Crimes — Emira Woods Available for Comment
Emira Woods, an Institute for Policy Studies expert originally from Liberia, comments on Taylor’s conviction.
Expert Available: Emira Woods comments on Charles Taylor, former head of state of Liberia found guilty of war crimes
Emira Woods, public scholar on Africa, foreign policy, originally from Liberia, available for comment or interview.
Letter from Kenya: An On-the-Ground Take on Kony 2012
The issues addressed and distorted in that video may seem like old news in the United States, but they are going to be pressing and current for many years to come for Uganda and its neighbors.
The Curse of Cluster Bombs
U.S. cluster bombs continue to kill and maim impoverished Laotians, but the war criminals responsible have never been brought to book.
Was Bin Laden Killed Because U.S. Feared He Might Be Found Innocent in Court?
The point-blank shooting of Osama bin Laden raises questions.
U.S. Hijacks ICC conference
A renewed engagement with the ICC suggests that the Obama administration is interested in shaping international law while remaining immune to prosecution under the very laws it helps develop.
U.S. vs. ICC?
Should the United States oppose the International Criminal Court’s endeavor to activate its jurisdiction over the crime of aggression?