Crimes Against Humanity

Old issues may resurface, and the working methods of the UN General Assembly's legal committee could again stymie progress in the end.

A statement from 50 nations suggests momentum despite a failed Human Rights Council vote. What the international community should do next.

More than eight years since ISIS destroyed Sinjar, the region still needs rescue, redevelopment, and political pressure for lasting stability.

Our experts make the case for reforming the jurisdiction of the ICC to directly address the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine. 

The ECCC’s final case, which is among the most substantial in the history of internationalized criminal law, carries important lessons.

Adopting a resolution was a step forward, but supporting States will need to make the most of the next two years. Here's how.

"We have asked the ECOWAS Court to order that Liberia fulfill its obligations in support of ongoing accountability efforts -- which, advocates agree, should include the establishment…

Any hope of holding perpetrators accountable for serious crimes in the Tigray conflict lies in the AU, a responsibility it should not shirk.

Former President of the International Criminal Court (2018-2021) on how international law might be used to combat the "impunity that all too often attends the cycle of violence…

With millions facing death, time is of the essence for the United States to demonstrate its commitment to the people of Tigray.

An impartial accounting for crimes committed in Ethiopia must be conducted and a mechanism set up for the country to heal.

"By defining domicide as a crime in its own standing, the international community would close protection gaps and move ever closer to ensuring that serious violations of economic,…