Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the unsealing of six arrest warrants in the situation in Libya.
ICC Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan K.C. visited mass graves and locations of alleged crimes in Tarhunah, Libya in November 2022. Today, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court has granted my Office’s request to unseal warrants of arrest …
Nigeria: To celebrate hunting down "killer hippo" or criminals?
Recently, residents of Yauri town, in Kebbi state of north-western Nigeria, were in a celebration mood. Not because the Nigerian government has showered them with basic social amenities like electricity, water supply, sanitation, hospitals, and schools. Nor were they celebrating …
Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and renewed investigations.
Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and renewed investigations.Today, I wish to announce that I have decided to renew our investigative efforts in the Democratic Republic of the …
Botswana’s Political earthquake: The resurrection of political consciousness and hopes in Africa.
After an unprecedented 58 years in power, the citizens of Botswana have made a historic decision, rejecting the long-serving Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in favour of an opposition party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).This election result, a seismic shift …
Botswana's Democracy: A model for Africa.
Last week, we witnessed the recent political avalanche in Botswana, which dislodged power from the country's longest-serving and only ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), in power for six decades. Following the election defeat, the opposition, the Umbrella for …
Aftermath Ajax - Maccabi Tel Aviv football match Violence: Racism Fights Anti-Semitism?
The Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv football match in Amsterdam last Wednesday, which regrettably escalated into violence, has not only sparked crucial discussions in our country, the Netherlands, but also underscored the urgent need to address the pressing societal tensions among different …
Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine,<> unanimously issued two decisions rejecting challenges by the State of Israel (‘Israel’) brought under articles …
Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Application for an arrest warrant in the situation in Bangladesh/Myanmar
Statement: 27 November 2024 Versions française et birmane ci-dessous Rohingya (Audio) Today, my Office is filing an application for a warrant of arrest before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court in the Situation in Bangladesh/Myanmar. Since …
Baltasar ‘Bello’ Ebang Engonga Sage: The Supreme Court acquittal and The Political chess game and power tussle behind the infamous sex tape leak.
In a remarkable verdict delivered last week on scandalous leaked sex videos, the apex Court of Equatorial Guinea has dismissed the charges against Baltasar 'Bello' Ebang Engonga, citing a lack of evidence while maintaining that all individuals involved in the …
Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Applications for arrest warrants in the situation in Afghanistan.
Statement: 23 January 2025 Today, I can announce that my Office has filed two applications for warrants of arrest before Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court in the Situation in Afghanistan. These filings have benefited …