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War Crimes
Trump Hasn’t Pardoned the War Criminals Yet, But His Message Is Clear
Trump signaled that he wishes to glorify extreme violence against civilians as acts of patriotic heroism.
Trump Administration Guts UN Resolution to End Rape as a Weapon of War
The resolution was weakened after the U.S. threatened to veto the measure altogether.
Navy SEALs Tried for Months to Report Superior for War Crimes
Navy SEALs who witnessed their platoon chief commit war crimes in Iraq were encouraged not to speak out.
The ICC Shows Colonialism Still Thrives in International Law
U.S. dominance in the global legal order does not stop at its borders.
International Criminal Court Drops Probe Into US War Crimes in Afghanistan
The court suggested the U.S.'s lack of cooperation with the investigation was behind the decision.
Lawyers Worldwide Urge International Court: Investigate Israeli Crimes
The petition has garnered support from tens of thousands of lawyers.
John Bolton and Mike Pompeo Defy the International Criminal Court
In its menacing rejection of the court, the Trump administration is turning its back on the system of international law.
Amnesty International Accuses US of War Crimes in Somalia
Amnesty International is accusing the U.S. of covering up civilian casualties in its secretive air war in Somalia.
US Decision to Deny Visas to ICC Officials Is an Authoritarian Act
The decision targets International Criminal Court officials investigating alleged U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan.
Tribunal Declares Trump and Duterte Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
The tribunal's findings could bolster the case against Duterte currently in the International Criminal Court.