Tunisia: Will Hope for Transitional Justice Come From Kef?

Closing arguments are announced for January 27 in a trial before a specialized chamber in Kef, northwest Tunisia. The victims are pinning their hopes on this. Given the slowness,… Read more »

Guinea: Guinea Massacre Trial - the 'Dadis Show' Fails to Happen

The entire country was eagerly awaiting the appearance of its former head of state, the main defendant in the trial concerning the September 28, 2009 massacre at Conakry stadium in… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Belgian Colonial Past - Commission Fails On Apology to Victims

The commission on Belgium's colonial past was a pioneer in Europe, but it collapsed at the finish line at the end of December, stripped of all its well formulated recommendations.… Read more »

Central African Republic: Special Criminal Court Renewed, Prosecutor Takes Stock of Results

The Central African Republic parliament on December 28 renewed the mandate of the Special Criminal Court (SCC) for five years. After a highly publicized arrival at Bangui airport… Read more »

Guinea: Dadis Camara Before a Guinean Court - 'What Forgiveness Will I Ask For?'

This is the appearance that all Guineans have been waiting for. Will Moussa Dadis Camara, head of the junta at the time of the 2009 Conakry stadium massacre, acknowledge his… Read more »

Africa: When Victims Became Heroes

Anybody in the field of international justice knows American human rights lawyer Reed Brody, sometimes strangely known as "the dictator hunter". A shrewd and creative lawyer,… Read more »

Mali: In Timbuktu, ICC Reparations Bring Mixed Feelings

In the Timbuktu region of northern Mali, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trust Fund for Victims has since 2021 been compensating victims of the destruction of the city's… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Philip Grant - "Ukraine Is Accelerating a Revival of Universal Jurisdiction"

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Africa: Climate Justice - Pressure is Mounting On Fossil Fuel Producers

Climate complaints against States have led to much reflection on legal responsibilities, although COP27 that ended in Egypt on November 20 was silent on this. Responsibilities lead… Read more »

Kenya: Why Kenya Is Trying Now Its First Crimes Against Humanity Case

On Monday, nine out of 12 police suspects - including senior commanders - appeared at a Nairobi court, accused of murdering a baby, and other crimes, during a violent crackdown on… Read more »

Guinea: September 28 Trial in Conakry - 'It Has Become Like a TV Series'

The appearance of defendants in the September 28, 2009 massacre trial, which has been widely broadcast, has captivated Guineans for several weeks, with two effects. The wide… Read more »

Kenya: Gicheru Dead, the Mysteries of ICC's Kenya Case Fall in a Black Hole

Paul Gicheru died in Kenya. The Kenyan lawyer was accused of witness tampering at the International Criminal Court (ICC), after the collapse of a big case on the 2007 electoral… Read more »

Kenya: What Can Kenya's First Case for Crimes Against Humanity Achieve?

In Kenya, national prosecutors have recently announced the opening of a first case for crimes against humanity, on the 2017 election violence. This case implicates police officers… Read more »

Africa: Brammertz - 'South Africa Is a Haven for Fugitive Genocide Suspects'

International prosecutor Serge Brammertz stepped up his tone on June 8 before the United Nations Security Council. He accused South Africa of protecting Fulgence Kayishema, a… Read more »