War Crimes

U.N.’s International Criminal Court condemns Trump’s sanctions, calls on “world to stand united for justice”

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London — The International Criminal Court on Friday condemned sanctions imposed on its officials by President Trump. The United Nations court, which is in the Hague, Netherlands, said the U.S. measures were intended to “harm (the Court’s) independent and impartial judicial work.” “The Court stands firmly by its personnel and pledges to continue providing justice and … Read more

Poland’s president wants Netanyahu cleared to visit for Auschwitz memorial despite ICC war crimes indictment

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Berlin — Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has called for a special exemption to let Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend events in the country marking 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp, without facing the risk of arrest under an International Criminal Court warrant. Poland will host a memorial service eight decades … Read more