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Companies may face international war crimes prosecution
09/05/2012 - African news explained

Companies may face international war crimes prosecution

Although prosecutors who investigate war crimes usually focus on individuals, legal experts are warning that they may soon also be able to investigate private-sector companies for "aiding and ...

03/03/2012 - France - Syria

French journalists Bouvier and Daniels arrive in France after Homs ordeal

French journalists Edith Bouvier and William Daniels were flown into France on Friday evening after being trapped in the Syrian city of Homs for over a week.

28/10/2011 - Libya

Seif al-Islam Kadhafi in contact with Hague international court

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is in "informal contact" with Moamer Kadhafi's fugitive son Seif al-Islam over his surrender, the prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said on Friday.

18/07/2011 - Thailand-Cambodia

Cambodia and Thailand ordered to withdraw from disputed temple territory

The United Nation's highest court has ordered Thailand and Cambodia to withdraw troops from a disputed area around an ancient temple on the border between the two Asian neighbours.

24/06/2011 - Rwanda

International Rwanda court jails first woman for genocide

The UN court for Rwanda has sentenced Pauline Nyiramasuhuko, the first woman to be charged with genocide and incitement to rape before an international court, to life in prison.

19/05/2011 - Ivory Coast Ouattara ICC

Ouattara asks ICC to investigate post-poll violence

Côte d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into the violence that swept the country following the disputed November ...

20/04/2011 - Rwanda - Belgium

Belgium arrests Rwandan genocide suspect

Belgian police have arrested a former Rwandan magistrate wanted in connection with the 1994 genocide. Mathias Bushishi, 71, could face trial in Belgium, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

11/03/2011 - Italy

Berlusconi bribery trial postponed

A hearing against Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for alleged bribery was postponed Friday to allow him to attend.

02/03/2011 - Libya

Airstrikes in east as Nato debates no-fly zone

Moamer Kadhafi's forces on Wednesday launched airstrikes on two rebel-held towns in the east of Libya, as Nato debated whether to enforce a no-fly zone over the country to prevent further attacks.

Emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in New York, 26 February 2011.
27/02/2011 - Libya - United Nations

UN imposes sanctions as marchers advance on Tripoli

The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to impose sanctions on Moamer Kadhafi's regime in Libya, in response to its violent crackdown on protesters that the UN says may constitute a crime against humanity.

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