The Internationalization of the Conflict in the DRC
The International Dimension of the Conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the M23 rebels is taking an international turn at the diplomatic level with consequences that could upset the balance of the Great […]
Kiprono Kosgey Case
The Prosecutor vs Henry Kiprono Kosgey On March 31st, 2010, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) responded favourably to the Prosecutor’s request to open an investigation into the situation in the Republic of Kenya in relation to the 2007-2008 post-election violence in that country. Indeed, general elections were held in Kenya in […]
Ruto and Sang Case
The Prosecutor vs William Ruto and Joshua Sang On March 31st, 2010, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) responded favourably to the Prosecutor’s request to open an investigation into the situation in the Republic of Kenya in relation to the 2007-2008 post-election violence in that country. Indeed, general elections were held in […]
Mokom Case
The Prosecutor vs Maxime Mokom On May 30th, 2014, the Central African Republic (CAR) referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) the situation in its country, particularly in the west region due to events that had taken place between December 2013 and December 2014. The final investigation report revealed that during this period, an internal […]
Yekatom and Ngaissona Case
The Prosecutor vs Alfred Yekatom and Patrice Edouard Ngaissona On May 30th, 2014, the Central African Republic (CAR) referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) the situation in its country, particularly in the west region due to events that had taken place between December 2013 and December 2014. The final investigation report revealed that during […]
Al Hassan Case
The Prosecutor vs Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Haziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud On July 13th, 2012, the Malian Government referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) the situation in its country occurring since the beginning of 2012. During this period, the country was facing an internal armed conflict between government factions and some rebel movements, […]
Ahmad Harun Case
The Prosecutor vs Ahmad Muhammad Harun Following the particularly critical situation in Darfur, the then UN’s General Secretary Mr. Kofi Annan set up an international committee to investigate the alleged breaches of humanitarian law in the country. In its final report issued on January 2005, the body concluded that crimes against humanity and crimes of […]
Al Bashir Case
The Prosecutor vs Mr. Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir Following the particularly critical situation in Darfur, the then UN’s General Secretary Mr. Kofi Annan set up an international committee to investigate the alleged breaches of humanitarian law in the country. In its final report issued on January 2005, the body concluded that crimes against humanity […]
Abu Garda Case
The Prosecutor vs Mr. Abu Garda Following the particularly critical situation in Darfur, the then UN’s General Secretary Mr. Kofi Annan set up an international committee to investigate the alleged breaches of humanitarian law in the country. In its final report issued on January 2005, the body concluded that crimes against humanity and crimes of […]