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The ICC is a permanent international tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes. It is intended to complement existing national judicial systems.

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Reports & Analysis

Vladimir Putin, wearing a blazer and shirt and tie, looks off into the distance

South Africa's diplomatic dilemma with Putin

South Africa's diplomatic dilemma with Putin

South Africa wants to avoid arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin on an ICC warrant if he attends the BRICS summit.
PoliticsJune 2, 2023
Ukraine I ICC prosecutor Karim Khan visits Bucha

ICC 30 years after Yugoslavia: From Milosevic to Putin

ICC 30 years after Yugoslavia: From Milosevic to Putin

The Russian president's ICC arrest warrant is founded on the special tribunals on the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.
PoliticsMay 25, 2023
Benjamin Ferencz speaking at the Einsatzgruppen Trial in Nuremberg - besuited man speaking at rostrum with microphone

Ben Ferencz: D-Day vet, Nuremberg prosecutor, ICC visionary

Ben Ferencz: D-Day vet, Nuremberg prosecutor, ICC visionary

Benjamin Ferencz was concerned with justice more than vengeance.
HistoryApril 9, 2023
The Afghanistan women's cricket team pose for a picture

ICC under increasing pressure to suspend Afghanistan

ICC under increasing pressure to suspend Afghanistan

The ICC is under pressure to suspend Afghanistan due to the Taliban's ban on women and girls participating in sport.
SportsJanuary 23, 2023
Annalena Baerbock and ICC President Piotr Hofmanski in conversation on their feet at the International Criminal Court. January 16, 2023.

Germany's Baerbock calls for special Ukraine tribunal at ICC

Germany's Baerbock calls for special Ukraine tribunal at ICC

At the ICC, Annalena Baerbock called for a special international tribunal to prosecute Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
PoliticsJanuary 16, 2023
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani enters the court room of the International Criminal Court in The Hague

CAR rebel leader pleads not guilty at Hague

CAR rebel leader pleads not guilty at Hague

Former rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani faces up to 30 years imprisonment if found guilty in the ICC.
Law and JusticeSeptember 26, 2022
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In the spotlight

Germany celebrate a win at the European Cricket Championship

Cricket in Germany: A history beyond bat and ball

The sport of cricket is developing fast in Germany. But what does it look like in a country more famous for football?
SportsOctober 1, 2021
A view of the ICC headquarters in the Netherlands

ICC asked to resume probe into Taliban, IS in Afghanistan

The ICC is facing backlash after suggesting it will "deprioritize" a probe into alleged US war crimes in Afghanistan.
Human RightsSeptember 27, 2021
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Opinion

Martin Gak

Ukraine: 'NATO has to take a broader view'

Martin Gak
Column
ConflictsMarch 22, 2022
Fred Muvunyi

Rwanda tribunal isn't spotless — but remarkable

Fred Muvunyi
Commentary
PoliticsNovember 8, 2019
Arbutina Zoran Kommentarbild App

A deadly exit and a glimmer of hope

Zoran Arbutina
Commentary
CrimeNovember 29, 2017
Dragoslav Dedovic Kommentarbild App

The exhibition of a monster

Dragoslav Dedovic
Commentary
CrimeNovember 22, 2017
Fred Muvunyi

Opinion: Burundi should cooperate with ICC

Fred Muvunyi
Commentary
Human RightsNovember 9, 2017
Fred Muvunyi

Africa's 'jungle men' with blood on their hands

Fred Muvunyi
Commentary
PoliticsOctober 30, 2017