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11 Takeaways from Senate Hearing on Expanding War Crimes Act and a Crimes Against Humanity Statute

Bipartisan hearing with takeaways for Ukraine War, International Criminal Court, war crimes and torture prosecutions and more.
Russian Federation Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergey V. Lavrov speaks during the United Nations Security Council meeting at the United Nations Headquarters to discuss the conflict in Ukraine on September 22, 2022 in New York City.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine (Part IV)

Discussing details for an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine including outreach, victim participation, and more.
Ukrainian and Russian flags.

US Intervention in Ukraine v. Russia at the ICJ: A Q&A with Chimène Keitner

"The recent flurry of interventions shows that the ICJ proceeding continues to serve as a rallying point for Ukraine’s supporters."
Russian Federation Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergey V. Lavrov speaks during the United Nations Security Council meeting at the United Nations Headquarters to discuss the conflict in Ukraine on September 22, 2022 in New York City.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine

Discussing details for an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine including outreach, victim participation, and more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remotely speaks on a screen during the United Nations General Assembly. Next to the screen is the United Nations emblem.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part III)

Rules of procedure and evidence; how many to prosecute; rights of accused; double jeopardy (non bis in idem); amnesty; immunity; penalties.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (L) speaks at a Security Council meeting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He is surrounded by others, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part II)

Ця стаття також доступна українською мовою тут. [Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, Prosecuting the Crime…
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In ICC Investigation of 2008 Russia-Georgia War Crimes, Don’t Let Justice Delayed Become Justice Denied

Delivering justice at the ICC for the long-neglected victims of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war requires international community support.
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European Court Tackles the Thorny Issue of Family Repatriation From Northeast Syria

Despite its shortcomings, the ECHR decision on repatriation of alleged IS family members from Syria marks an important turning point.
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Addressing Atrocity Crimes at the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th Session

As the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly’s 77th annual session kicks off, atrocity crimes are being committed in many parts of the world. The U.N. Security Council, with…
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Аргументи щодо створення Міжнародного трибуналу для переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України

Примітка редактора: ця стаття є частиною серії статей від Just Security, “Переслідування злочину агресії,…
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The Case for Creating an International Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part I)

Launching a new high-level series on an international criminal tribunal for Putin’s aggression against Ukraine and the role of the United Nations General Assembly.
A speaker in a white shirt addresses a crowd with a blue sky and clouds behind him. There is a sign that reads "5th Anniversary Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day" and "Hope is Home"

Inching Forward but a Long Road Ahead to Achieve Justice for the Rohingya

Five years after the Myanmar military launched its clearance operation targeting the Rohingya in Rakhine State, the wheels of international justice continue slowly to turn. On…
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