Uganda: $5million worth rebel commander surrenders
One of the most sought after members of the Lord’s Resistant Army (LRA), Dominic Ongwen, has surrendered to U.S troops in Central Africa Republic. Ongwen […]
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Congo: Labunga’s ICC appeal rejected but could be released in 2015
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has rejected an appeal by the Congolese militia leader, Thomas Lubanga, against his conviction for using child […]
International Arbitration Experts Meet in Casablanca
Prominent law professors, legal counsels and finance experts from Europe, the United States, Asia and Africa are taking part in the first edition of the […]
Israel wants US to block ICC war crime charges
Israel is seeking US support to avoid being charged with “war crimes” by the International Criminal Court. The request was made by Prime Minister Netanyahu […]
Syria: UN Security Council divided, Syria continues war
The tussle between World powers over Syria continues at the United Nations after the rejection of a resolution aimed at referring the Syrian war to […]
Palestinians Seek Recognition of 15 UN bodies, Step towards Statehood
Palestinian authority is seeking to gain membership and recognition of 15 UN bodies and conventions paving the way for statehood. The new Palestinian UN bid […]
Gaddafi’s Son Saadi ‘Extradited’ to Libya from Niger
Niger has extradited Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saadi, who arrived in Tripoli on Thursday (6 March) and was taken to custody, the Libyan government has […]
Congolese warlord sentenced to 14 years in prison
The Hague-based International Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga to 14 years in prison for recruiting child soldiers and turning them into […]