International Criminal Court (ICC)

Toby Cadman urges govt to refer July massacre case to the ICC

He also suggested changing the name of the International Crimes Tribunal
6 March 2025, 15:48 PM

Netanyahu's speech: Congress applauds and AIPAC pays

His fourth speech was arranged behind the backs of the Democratic administration to contribute to the undermining of Biden and the success of Trump
1 August 2024, 04:00 AM

Attacks on Yemen could open Middle East’s pandora’s box

The US and UK strikes in Yemen have only aggravated the possibility of large-scale conflict in the already volatile Middle East.
14 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Has the ICC lost traction on Rohingya genocide case?

The resolution of the Rohingya crisis appears to have met a dead end. Quite predictably, yet another round of questionable repatriation efforts has stalled.
5 July 2023, 13:00 PM

Prioritise the Rohingya’s safety and well-being

The Rohingya crisis continues to leave a tragic trail of immense suffering and injustice.
6 June 2023, 02:00 AM

Is the opportunity for Rohingya repatriation slipping away?

Bangladesh must have meaningful dialogue with all actors involved for repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
13 August 2022, 16:00 PM

ICC fears of ‘state policy’ to attack Rohingyas: Prosecutor

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has said the ICC judges feared that Myanmar may have ‘state policy’ to attack its minority Rohingya population in Rakhine.
23 November 2019, 04:49 AM

Investigation to uncover the truth: International Criminal Court Prosecutor

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has welcomed the decision to authorise an investigation into crimes committed against Rohingyas in Myanmar saying her investigation will seek to uncover the truth.
15 November 2019, 08:13 AM

ICC forms pre-trial chamber on atrocities against Rohingyas

In a step forward, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has constituted a pre-trial chamber and assigned it to the situation in Bangladesh and Myanmar in regard to the alleged crimes against the Rohingyas.
26 June 2019, 12:51 PM

Rohingya Atrocities: Malaysia wants perpetrators punished

Malaysia wants the perpetrators of atrocities against the Rohingyas be tried immediately at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM

US issues threat to war crimes court

The Trump administration threatens tough action against the International Criminal Court should it try to prosecute Americans for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan and said the PLO's office in Washington would be closed for seeking to punish Israel through the court.
11 September 2018, 04:22 AM

Atrocities Against Rohingyas: Start probe now

UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng has urged International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to consider ICC's recommendation of opening an investigation into the atrocities against Rohingyas without delay.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Asean MPs welcome decision granting ICC jurisdiction over crimes against Rohingya

Regional lawmakers welcome the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which ruled that it could exercise jurisdiction over the alleged crime of deportation of the Rohingya population, despite Myanmar not being a party to the Rome Statute.
7 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Myanmar ‘rejects’ ICC decision over Rohingya crisis

Myanmar “resolutely” rejects a ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) empowering the tribunal to probe alleged crimes against the Rohingya even though the Southeast Asian nation is not a member of it.
7 September 2018, 15:31 PM

ICC has the jurisdiction

The International Criminal Court ruled yesterday it has jurisdiction over alleged deportations of Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh as a possible crime against humanity.
6 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Force Myanmar to face ICC for atrocities: Southeast Asian MPs

More than 130 lawmakers from across Southeast Asia demand the international community bring officials in Myanmar to justice for the atrocious crimes it committed against its Rohingya population in Rakhine State.
24 August 2018, 04:11 AM

Crimes Against Rohingyas: Dhaka unlikely to respond to ICC

Bangladesh is unlikely to send any opinion to the International Criminal Court over exercise of its jurisdiction to investigate the forced deportation of Rohingyas as Myanmar has requested Bangladesh to refrain from responding to ICC's call.
5 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh urged to submit Rohingya docs to ICC

Speakers at a seminar in the city urges the government to submit its observations and documents relating to Rohingyas forced out from Myanmar to the International Criminal Court (ICC) within the given time frame and assist ICC in building pressure on Myanmar on this issue.
4 June 2018, 10:44 AM

Dhaka can pursue ICC options

Bangladesh need not suffer from indecision as to whether it would be better for it to opt for politically or diplomatically negotiated settlement, instead of participating in the ICC process by submitting the opinion on investigating the possible atrocity crimes against the Rohingya, said Prof Rafiqul Islam.
31 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Provide evidence of mass atrocities against Rohingyas to ICC, TIB to govt

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) urges the government to provide evidence of mass atrocities against Rohingyas to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
29 May 2018, 15:13 PM