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.
Georgia
Enjoy our Free+ stories and our weekly newsletter
Start your free accessAlready have an account? Log in
Press freedom groups welcome largest prisoner swap since Cold War
Reporters Without Borders said it is "hugely relieved" at the release of Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva.
Human Rights Council demands nations halt arms transfers to Israel
The U.N. body also demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
World's first permanent war crimes tribunal 'unfortunately' still needed
It has been 20 years since U.N. diplomats stood and cheered when a treaty won enough support to launch the global court.
U.S.-Russia find little common ground on Ukraine at Geneva talks
Diplomats debated Russia's massive troop buildup around Ukraine, the first in a series of talks on Europe's security.
UNICEF says lead poisons up to 800 million kids
A third of the world's children have elevated levels of lead in their blood that could lead to irreversible harm, UNICEF and Pure Earth reported.
Trump to pull U.S. from surveillance treaty
The United States announced it is withdrawing from a treaty that permits mutual unarmed surveillance flights over 34 nations.
Council of Europe keeps Russia as member despite Crimea annexation
Europe's leading human rights organization approved by majority vote a joint declaration that tries to appease Russia.
The United Nations has led 76 investigations in the past 55 years
As demands grow for a U.N. probe of Khashoggi's murder, an Arete News review finds just eight previous such orders.
Trump raises risk of arms race with U.S. exit from nuclear treaty
The Trump administration announced plans to withdraw the United States from the INF Treaty of 1987, and blamed Russia.
Trump administration rebukes International Criminal Court
Trump's national security adviser harshly condemned the International Criminal Court, which is hated by conservatives.