ICC and dozens of nations rebuke Trump-ordered sanctions on court
Seventy-nine of the International Criminal Court's member nations and E.U. leaders blasted Trump's executive order.
Gambia
Gambia is a nation in West Africa that is the smallest country on the African mainland. It is almost entirely surrounded by Senegal and occupies a narrow strip of land along the Gambia River, which provides a major transportation artery.
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Former ICC prosecutor recalls getting 'direct threats' in some cases
Fatou Bensouda says was undeterred by 'unacceptable thug-style tactics' opposing International Criminal Court probes.
U.N. court hears S. Africa case alleging Israeli genocide in Gaza
Though it cannot enforce its orders, the court issues advisory opinions that carry legal weight and moral authority.
'World Court' gains new judges and Russia loses seat with U.N. election
The election adds only the sixth female judge and denies Russia a seat for the first time in the court's 77-year history.
E.U. and ICC condemn Trump's sanctions
The E.U. demanded the Trump administration rescind its retaliatory economic sanctions on the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor and a top aide.
ICJ orders Myanmar to prevent genocide
The International Court of Justice ordered Myanmar's government to do everything it can to prevent more atrocities and genocide against the Rohingyas.
Nobel laureate Suu Kyi denies Rohingya genocide in top U.N. court
She argued that Myanmar has been fighting insurgents rather than persecuting its minority Rohingya Muslim population.
Nobel Prize-winning Suu Kyi due for showdown with U.N. genocide probe
Myanmar's leader will challenge the U.N. top court's prosecution of an alleged military-led genocide of Rohingyas.
UNICEF poll finds widespread online bullying of children affects school
The 170,000 young people polled were split over whether to blame governments, companies or other young people.
Climate services lag in most nations despite the Paris treaty's obligations
Only 30 countries appear to have taken steps to provide the accurate climate information needed to fulfill the 2015 accord.
Arrest makes ICC trial possible for ousted Sudanese longtime leader
Sudan's defense minister announced Omar al-Bashir was arrested and declared a state of emergency for three months.
U.S. strips visa from chief prosecutor of war crimes tribunal
The U.S. State Department said ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda can visit the U.S. only for "official U.N. purposes."
War crimes court rebuffed and threatened by Trump administration
These are turbulent times for the International Criminal Court, created 17 years ago as a court of 'last resort.'
Out of limelight, a quiet force for civilian and political rights
Three times a year an obscure panel of human rights experts meets in Geneva and New York with a monumental task.