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Despite being convicted of genocide and war crimes by an international tribunal, former Bosnian Serb leader Ratko Mladić is still being honored as a hero by some segments of society in Montenegro, drawing sharp reactions from authorities, opposition parties, and civil society groups.
Major Greenlandic political factions argue that the so-called “spiral case,” involving historical accusations of genocide, should be adjudicated by an international tribunal rather than domestic courts.
An analysis of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia reveals that out of 93 individuals sentenced for crimes in the region, nine have died either post-trial or while serving their sentences.
Serbia is pressuring the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals to grant Ratko Mladic conditional release from prison on humanitarian grounds due to his deteriorating health.
An Indian jurist has been elected as a judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. This marks a significant achievement for India in the international legal arena.
Ghanaian Dr. Sylvia Ama Adusu has made history by being elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), becoming the first African woman to hold this position.
A panel of residential school survivors provided witness testimony to the Permanent Peoples Tribunal, an international independent court investigating Canada's responsibility for the residential school system and human rights abuses.
Chinese multinational Landbridge Group has filed a legal claim against Australia regarding Darwin Port, marking the first such case at an international tribunal. Analysts suggest the multi-year proceeding could influence fragile Sino-Australian relations.
President Gustavo Petro stated that Colombia will withdraw from investor protection treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue the State over perceived losses before international tribunals.
An international tribunal ruled that India cannot unilaterally withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, but New Delhi has dismissed the decision as illegal and without jurisdiction. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over water sharing between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
A researcher provides a detailed examination of the August 1995 artillery attack in Sarajevo, reviewing historical facts, judicial investigations, and international tribunal verdicts.
The ICC has publicly asked Japan to push back against an American campaign aimed at undermining the international tribunal's authority and operations.
Engineers & Planners, a Ghanaian mining firm founded by President John Dramani Mahama's brother, is reportedly refusing to relinquish a $100 million gold project despite an international tribunal and English court order.
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has congratulated Dr. Sylvia Ama Adusu on her historic election as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.
Ghana has officially nominated Dr. Sylvia Ama Adusu as its candidate for election as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.
The Permanent People's Tribunal has begun an investigation into Canada's responsibility for the residential schools system and the associated human rights violations, focusing on missing Indigenous children and unmarked burials.
The DUI party is demanding an investigation into the director of MEPSO, alleging €6 million in damages due to controversial decisions, following an international tribunal's ruling against the state.
A just peace requires that the aggressor and the victim of aggression be clearly identified, and international tribunals must ensure that crimes do not go unpunished.
International relations professor Mirko Dautovic stated that a standing international tribunal should have been operational during the 1990s conflicts to properly address war crimes and atrocities.
Nine individuals convicted by international tribunals for atrocities in the former Yugoslavia have died while serving sentences or shortly after verdicts, sparking discussions on whether death constitutes a substitute for justice.
Singapore's Law Minister Edwin Tong announced the country's bid to host an international tribunal for investment disputes, emphasizing the need to uphold a rules-based system amidst declining multilateralism.
Trial judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have granted the prosecution's request to freeze money seized from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest and transfer to the international tribunal in March 2025.
Slim Laghmani has been elected as a judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
An international tribunal has ruled that the Canadian government's current policies constitute an ongoing genocide against Indigenous Peoples, following a week of hearings on intergenerational trauma.
Switzerland has announced its backing for the creation of a special international tribunal to address crimes committed in Ukraine. This move aligns Switzerland with international efforts to ensure accountability for wartime atrocities.
Iceland and Poland have signaled their readiness to join an international tribunal aimed at prosecuting Russia for its crime of aggression against Ukraine, moving the agreement closer to a vote.