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July 14, 2022 Report

Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians

Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages

A pre-trial detention center in Russia.
July 13, 2022 Commentary

Vetting in ICC Elections, Quo Vadis?

States parties should establish a permanent vetting mechanism for ICC and ASP elections

20th ASP session, December 2021.
June 30, 2022 News Release

Georgia: First ICC Arrest Warrants

South Ossetian Officials Sought for War Crimes

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June 30, 2022 News Release

Ukraine: Russian Missile Kills Civilians in Shopping Center

Investigate Attack in Kremenchuk as Potential War Crime

Rescue operations at the site of the missile strike on a shopping center in Kremenchuk, Ukraine.
June 16, 2022 Statement

Gambia Should Take Concrete Steps for Ex-President Jammeh to Face Justice

Human Rights Watch joined 14 other groups in issuing the following statement

Reed Brody (2d from R) with some of Jammeh's victims in Banjul in May 2021.
May 27, 2022 News Release

Chad: No Reparations for Ex-President’s Victims

Six Years After Hissène Habré’s Conviction, African Union and Chad Fail Victims

Hissène Habré’s victims march for reparations, Ndjaména, Chad
May 23, 2022 News Release

EU: Bolster Justice Efforts Worldwide

EU Day Against Impunity Highlights Prospects, Challenges

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May 12, 2022 Letter

Letter to the Honourable Minister Jallow

Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) Recommendations Should Be Followed by Accountability

April 27, 2022 Statement

United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting

Ensuring Accountability for Atrocities Committed in Ukraine

UN Headquarters
April 27, 2022 News Release

UN: Support Impartial Justice for War Crimes in Ukraine

Global Commitment to Accountability Should Be Model for Other Crises

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April 26, 2022 Dispatches

First German Trial on Crimes in Gambia Opens

Victims Champion Accountability for the Crimes

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April 21, 2022 News Release

Germany Tries Crimes Against Humanity Committed in Gambia

Universal Jurisdiction Advances Justice for Victims

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April 21, 2022 Q & A

First German Trial for Crimes in Gambia

Universal Jurisdiction Case Opens April 25

Members of the Gambian paramilitary group known as the Junglers. The Junglers have been implicated in serious human rights violations including torture, enforced disappearances, and killings.
April 12, 2022 News Release

Central African Republic: War Crimes Court’s First Trial

Offers Potential Justice Model for Other Countries

The SCC courtroom in Bangui, where the first trial for serious international crimes committed since 2003, is set to begin on April 19. 
April 12, 2022 Q & A

Central African Republic: First Trial at the Special Criminal Court

Questions and Answers

A new building was established for the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in Bangui, Central African Republic in November 2020. 

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