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Abc Newsworld11 days agoUpdated
U.N.-backed court in Bangui opens trial of former Central African Republic president Bozizé in absentia
The Special Criminal Court began proceedings Tuesday against François Bozizé, 79, on charges of crimes against humanity for abuses by his security forces from 2009 to 2013. He is being tried in absentia while living in exile in Guinea-Bissau.
France 24politics11 days ago
UN-Backed Court to Begin In-Absentia Trial of Former CAR President Bozizé on 2009-2013 Atrocity Charges
The Special Criminal Court will try François Bozizé on Tuesday for alleged crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. Three of his former officers remain in pre-trial detention in Bangui.
en.rfi.frpolitics42 days ago
French Judge to Investigate Complaint Against Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing
A French investigative magistrate will examine a complaint filed by rights groups against Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman regarding the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The move follows a court of appeal decision that cleared the way for the case afte…
South China Morning Postpolitics43 days ago
36 Nations Support Creation of Special Tribunal for Russia's Ukraine Invasion
Thirty-four Council of Europe member states, Australia, Costa Rica and the EU have expressed intent to join a future special tribunal aimed at holding Russia accountable for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Council of Ministers approved a resolution laying groundwork for the cou…
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france24.compolitics43 days ago
Thirty-Four European States Join Accord for Ukraine Aggression Tribunal
Thirty-four members of the Council of Europe, along with Australia, Costa Rica and the European Union, have expressed their intention to join an agreement establishing a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression in its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian Pr…
Al Jazeerapolitics43 days ago
U.S. Considers Indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 Shoot-Down of Two Planes
The United States is advancing potential charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro linked to the 1996 shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue planes that killed four people. Reports of the possible indictment emerged hours after CIA Director John Ratcliffe offered Cuba…
manilatimes.networld50 days ago
Duterte Hires New Lead Counsel as ICC Proceedings Continue
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has hired a new lead counsel as he prepares for a full-blown trial on alleged crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court. The development marks a significant step in the long-running case again…