News headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 63
UN Special Adviser welcomes start of trial against top Rwanda genocide suspect
- UN News
A senior UN official has welcomed the start of the trial against an alleged leading figure in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, highlighting the importance of paying attention to hate speech in deterring atrocities.
Guinea: UN pledges support for justice and accountability, as stadium massacre trial begins
- UN News
The UN chief on Wednesday paid tribute to the hundreds of victims and their families, of a 2009 stadium massacre in the capital of Guinea, as some of the ringleaders allegedly responsible for the gruesome death of more than 150 people that day, went on trial.
Of the Mexican Joke and the Nuclear Top Guns
- Inter Press Service
MADRID, Sep 26 (IPS) - A Mexican joke goes: “I kill people for money. But you are my best friend, so I will kill you for nothing.”
Central African Republic: Said trial opens at International Criminal Court
- UN News
The trial of a paramilitary commander accused of carrying out or ordering crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR) began on Monday in The Hague.
War crimes have been committed in Ukraine conflict, top UN human rights inquiry reveals
- UN News
Almost seven months to the day since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UN-appointed independent human rights investigators said that war crimes have indeed been committed in the conflict.
Cambodia: UN-backed tribunal ends with conviction upheld for last living Khmer Rouge leader
- UN News
The final Khmer Rouge leader to be prosecuted under a UN-backed special tribunal in Cambodia, has had his 2018 conviction upheld for genocide and crimes against humanity, committed during the brutal rule of the Khmer Rouge during the late 1970s, during which nearly a quarter of the country’s population was killed.
Towards a More Secure Future Through Effective Multilateralism
- Inter Press Service
STOCKHOLM, Sep 21 (IPS) - As world leaders gather in New York for the opening of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly this week, the security horizon is undoubtedly dark.
Myanmar: Guterres strongly condemns army attacks which left 11 children dead
- UN News
The UN chief on Tuesday strongly condemned attacks by Government troops in Myanmar on a northern rebel stronghold which targeted a school, leaving at least 13 dead, including 11 children.
Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule
- UN News
Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday.
Killings, Abductions Fuel Fear of Taliban Return in North-West Pakistan
- Inter Press Service
PESHAWAR, Sep 14 (IPS) - The killing of eight people by the outlawed Tehreek Taliban Pakistan on September 13 has given credence to the fear of a new wave of terrorism in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.