Tag: International Criminal Court (ICC)

Tuesday, March 21st 2023 - 08:12 UTC
Xi Jinping and Putin strengthen ties in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held an informal meeting Monday in Moscow. The Chinese leader is on a state visit.
Saturday, March 18th 2023 - 09:54 UTC
Bolivian President calls Putin to review trade and technology joint work

Presidents Luis Arce Catacora of Bolivia and Vladimir Putin of Russia held a telephone conversation Friday during which they discussed various items of mutual interest such as energy, trade, education, and technology.
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
El Salvador likened to Nicaragua for its human rights policy

Human rights organizations have raised their concerns over the current situation in El Salvador, where the demise of rule of law is becoming the new “norm.”
Friday, April 1st 2022 - 09:53 UTC
ICC to open Caracas office, Prosecutor Khan announces in surprise trip

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan Thursday announced the opening of an office in Caracas to further strengthen President Nicolás Maduro's pledge to abide by international law in matters of human rights.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2022 - 09:21 UTC
ICC launches probe into alleged Putin war crimes

Russian President Vladimir Putin may end up in jail for having ordered his troops to invade Ukraine, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said Tuesday, after the International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched a query into the ongoing events.
Tuesday, February 15th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
ICC prosecutor not to investigate Evo for 2020 road blockades in Bolivia

The International Criminal Court (ICC) based in the Dutch town of The Hague has refused to iunvestigate former Bolivian President Evo Morales for alleged crimes against humanity, it was announced Monday.
Friday, February 11th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Brazilian Senators bring case against Bolsonaro before ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) based in the Dutch city of The Hague, has received a complaint from Brazil's Senate against President Jair Bolsonaro for negligence, incompetence, and anti-scientific denialism in handling the COVID-19 crisis.
Friday, October 29th 2021 - 10:56 UTC
ICC praises Colombia´s determination for justice, accountability and peace

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan on a visit to Colombia and Venezuela, on Thursday in Bogotá concluded a Cooperation Agreement with the Government of Colombia, which renews the commitment of the Office to Colombia's national accountability processes.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Brazil's CPI finds Bolsonaro should face 10 criminal charges for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis

Brazilian Senator Renan Calheiros, rapporteur of the Upper House's Parliamentarian Commission (CPI) investigating President Jair Bolsonaro for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday announced 10 criminal charges were to be filed against the head of state.
Wednesday, October 13th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Charges filed against Brazil's President before ICC: “The Planet vs. Bolsonaro”

Charges against Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro have been filed before the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) for deforestation of the Amazon, it was announced Tuesday.