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September 29, 2022 Dispatches

Trial of Rwanda Genocide Suspect Begins in The Hague

Félicien Kabuga Charged with Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity

Félicien Kabuga during his Initial Appearance at The Hague on November 11, 2020.

September 26, 2022 Dispatches

ICC Starts Trial against Central African Republic Rebel Leader

Other “Big Fish” Commanders Should Also Be a Priority

September 22, 2022 News Release

Guinea: Landmark Trial for 2009 Massacre

Fair, Effective, Public Proceedings Needed to Ensure Justice for Victims

September 21, 2022 Commentary

Finally, a Better U.S. War Crimes Bill. Now What?

Justice is having a moment.

A view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on May 28, 2020.

September 14, 2022 Statement

Human Rights Watch’s Statement to the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute Committee on Budget and Finance

39th session

September 12, 2022 Dispatches

International Criminal Court Should Reach Decision on Afghanistan

Ruling Could Allow Investigation of Taliban Abuses

The International Criminal Court, or ICC, is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, November 7, 2019.

July 22, 2022 News Release

World Court Rejects Myanmar Objections to Genocide Case

ICJ Decision Advances Justice for Rohingya

Rohingya refugees walk through rice fields after crossing the border from Myanmar into Palang Khali, Bangladesh, October 19, 2017.

July 17, 2022 Dispatches

A Day to Reflect on International Criminal Justice

Challenges Highlight Need for Equal Access to Justice

July 15, 2022 News Release

Support Justice for Serious Crimes Globally

International Criminal Justice Day Highlights Need for Concrete Action

July 14, 2022 Report

Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians

Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages

July 13, 2022 Commentary

Vetting in ICC Elections, Quo Vadis?

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

June 30, 2022 News Release

Georgia: First ICC Arrest Warrants

South Ossetian Officials Sought for War Crimes

Exterior view of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.

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

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