Libyan authorities should urgently surrender Osama Elmasry Njeem to the @IntlCrimCourt where he is wanted for murder, torture, rape. For too long, those responsible for grave abuses in Libya have been allowed to evade accountability. Time to flip the script. www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

As world institutions wobble, The Hague has unexpectedly become the stage for a reckoning long denied in the Philippines. My take in @AJEnglish on the recent hearing at the International Criminal Court in the case of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...

Former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte is facing a landmark hearing at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Over the next week, ICC judges will hear evidence to determine whether to send this case to trial. Learn more from HRW ⤵️

It was an immense privilege to be at the #ICC today, at the opening of the confirmation of charges hearing in the case against #Duterte, sitting with @elainepearson.bsky.social in a packed public gallery with brave advocates, victims’ families without whom this day would've not been possible. 🧵👇

🚨The #ICC hearing to decide whether to confirm the charges against #Duterte and send his case to trial begins tomorrow. @hrw.org will be in The Hague to observe the proceedings. You can watch the hearing here: www.icc-cpi.int/streaming-al... For more info read our Q&A: www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

Former Philippine President #Duterte wrongly thought he was untouchable, beyond the reach of the law. From February 23 to 27 #ICC judges will hear evidence to decide whether to confirm the charges against him and send his case to trial. Check-out @hrw.org's Q&A: www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

#EU 's passivity on eastern #DRCongo crisis is no sign of leadership. At #FAC today, EU ministers should: ⛑️Increase humanitarian aid ⚖️Call for accountability 🚫Urge end of #Rwanda's support to #M23 & #DRCongo's to abusive groups ✍️ Sanction commanders responsible of crimes @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

And it's a wrap! Merit hearings in the landmark genocide case brought at the #ICJ by Gambia against Myanmar have concluded. See my @hrw.org colleagues' reflections on the significance of this development in the Rohingya's long struggle for justice: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

#ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan debriefed #UNSC on #Darfur last week remotely as she was not granted a US visa in light of #Trump administration's ICC-related sanctions. #UNSC and #ICC members should support the court and its vital work for #justice in Darfur. hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Did you know that a historic case is being pursued in a Belgian court seeking individual criminal responsibility for colonial crimes in the court of a former colonial power? The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17. Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

As merit hearings in the landmark genocide case brought by #Gambia v. #Myanmar before the International Court of Justice continue, and the court hears testimonies from witnesses, including Rohingya survivors, watch the event we co-organized at the start of the hearings: youtube.com/watch?v=ZDXv...

Another excellent article by @margheritacapacci.bsky.social on the latest updates concerning the non-cooperation of Italy with the ICC in the Almasri/Elmasri case www.justiceinfo.net/en/154252-li...

A historic moment in the Hague — International Court of Justice judges are hearing the merits in Gambia’s case against Myanmar under the Genocide Convention. Learn more about the landmark case pursuing justice:

On January 12 the ICJ will hear the merits in the landmark genocide case by Gambia against Myanmar. Read reflections from @hrw.org, @womenspeacenetwork.org, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK, Refugee Women for Peace and Justice, & and @globaljusticec.bsky.social 🧵👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

‼️Today, Roger Lumbala was found guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity & sentenced to 30 years in prison. Congratulations to the victims and survivors who have persevered in their quest for justice & to all those who accompanied them in this journey! trialinternational.org/fr/latest-po...

‼️#ASP24 starts today! #ICC Member countries should use their annual meeting: ➡️Defend the ICC and those cooperating with it, including within civil society ➡️Robustly enforce findings of non-cooperation ➡️Provide the court with the resources it needs New from @hrw.org 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

On December 1, #ASP24 is starting in The Hague! 🚨Check out @hrw recommendations to the ASP and states parties for the upcoming Assembly session: www.hrw.org/news/2025/11... #JusticeMatters #NGOVoices 🧵👇👇👇 on the main areas of action at the session

“Putin should be in The Hague to face the charges against him, not attending summits hosted by an ICC member." New from @hrw.org ⤵️ www.hrw.org/news/2025/10... #JusticeMatters

The United States is "actively trying to dismantle" today's system of international justice. @fborello.bsky.social and @agnescallamard.bsky.social discuss how US sanctions against Palestinian rights orgs and ICC and UN officials puts rights at risk globally:

The Trump administration is doubling down on its attack on the #ICC and the rule of law: www.state.gov/releases/off... ‼️ICC member countries should speak up and take action in defense of the court and its critical global mandate‼️ See @hrw.org's reaction from Liz Evenson 👇

The #ADF massacre in Ituri province highlights the need for improved #DRCongo army and UN response and protection of civilians. New communique for @hrw.org www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...

Le massacre commis par les #ADF dans la province de l'Ituri souligne la nécessité d'améliorer la réponse de l'armée de la #RDCongo et de l'ONU et la protection des civils. Nouveau communiqué pour @hrw-fr.hrw.org www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...

🚨 BREAKING: Israeli forces and US-backed contractors have turned Gaza aid distribution into a death trap. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed while seeking food. Our new @hrw investigation exposes the system behind the slaughter. 1/6 🔗 www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...

🧵One year since the impunity wall in #Guinea started cracking. On July 31, 2024, a Guinean court convicted ex-president Moussa Dadis Camara, and others, in a landmark trial for crimes against humanity, including rapes and killings of protesters in 2009. justsecurity.org/103451/guine...

#July17 is ⚖️ International Justice Day ⚖, the anniversary of the #ICC's founding treaty, the Rome Statute. ✊🙌 It's a day to reflect on courageous efforts around the 🌏 to ensure justice for the worst crimes through national and international courts. #JusticeMatters #NGOVoices

🚨This is a busy week for the #ICC & its members in New York, with two important events taking place at the UN 👇 1️⃣On July 7-9, ICC member countries will meet for a special session to discuss the amendments to the Rome Statute on the crime of aggression: asp.icc-cpi.int/sessions/doc...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act isn't a solution to economic inequality or for managing immigration and asylum procedures — it's a blueprint for cruelty. The US deserves a health care system that fulfills everyone’s human right to health, and a budget that makes this possible.

After refusing to arrest ICC fugitive Netanyahu, Hungary is now doubling down on impunity by withdrawing from the court. The EU cannot afford to stay silent as member states weaken the ICC, at odds with 🇪🇺 values, laws & objectives. Now, how will the EU respond? hrw.org/news/2025/06...

The Trump administration’s new travel ban is just one of many harmful, arbitrary, and discriminatory policies. The US government should work toward a rights-respecting approach to immigration policy that protects the dignity of immigrants.

🚨 My latest for @hrw.org in the @thenewarab.bsky.social If the UK is serious about exerting pressure on 🇮🇱, there is a glaringly obvious ‘concrete action’ it can take: A COMPLETE & COMPREHENSIVE ARMS EMBARGO ON ISRAEL NOW ⬇️ www.newarab.com/opinion/with...

#Trump administration sanctions four #ICC judges just for doing their jobs. The new sanctions come as Trump is working to undercut rule of law in the US. ICC member countries should make clear they back the court’s independence and critical global mandate. Victims everywhere deserve justice.

Libya's fragmented & polarised justice sector suppresses fundamental freedoms, obstructs accountability. Authorities should urgently overhaul judiciary, reform repressive legislation, end military trials of civilians, arrest ICC suspects. New @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...

🧵 May 23 is EU Day Against Impunity: a moment to reaffirm EU countries' commitment to justice for victims of the most serious crimes. 71 human rights groups have called on the EU to defend the #ICC against escalating attacks. Why does it matter? www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...

The Trump administration’s first 100 days in office have been a relentless barrage of actions that violate, threaten, or undermine human rights. To illustrate the breadth and depth of damage, HRW has compiled 100 harmful actions during these 100 days ⤵️

📢Join us for a timely webinar on #Sudan hosted by @AtrocitiesWatchAfrica & @hrw.org 🗓️April 22, 2025 🕔5 PM Kampala | 4 PM The Hague | 10 AM DC 🎙️Twenty Years After #ICC #Darfur Crimes Referral: Accountability Gap and #Justice Pathways for #Sudan 🔗Register here: shorturl.at/3zITk

The ICC can overcome these challenges only with the support of the intl community and its member countries. They should step up their efforts to protect the court that they created to ensure that victims of the most serious crimes have access to justice. www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...

My oped on Duterte's arrest, now on @thehill.com. - The case against Duterte is a stark reminder of the importance of the ICC as a court of last resort. But it is precisely because the court is pursuing its global mandate that it is currently under attack. thehill.com/opinion/5244...

🦨"Skunks at the Garden Party" - that's what it feels like to advocate for human rights at the United Nations these days. My take in ENVOY Magazine on the challenges civil society face at the UN as hostility to human rights keeps spreading. @hrw.org

🚨The European Union should defend the International Criminal Court amid serious attacks on its mandate & mission, say 58 NGOs. These attacks could undermine justice for victims of serious international crimes around the world. www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...

Important that Belgium’s Justice Minister reminds the Prime minister - no one is above the law. All EU members should unequivocally affirm it will enforce all legal obligations under the Rome Statute, including executing all ICC arrest warrants

Good of him to take this position. Other countries should do the same, to emphasize the role the ICC can play to uphold human rights. youtu.be/tbl3radsCL8

‼️ The Coalition for the ICC calls on Hungary to stand with victims of #RomeStatute crimes and uphold its international obligations and the rule of law by revoking the invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the country.

Orban’s invitation to Netanyahu is: 📍an affront to victims of serious crimes 📍a breach of Hungary's ICC obligations 📍Orban's latest assault on the rule of law ⚠️ICC member countries & the EU need to make clear they expect Hungary to arrest Netanyahu hrw.org/news/2025/04...

🚨Israeli Prime Minister - and #ICC fugitive - #Netanyahu is set to travel to #Hungary on April 2: ➡️Hungary should deny him entry or arrest him ➡️ICC states parties should call on Hungary to abide by its obligation to cooperate with the ICC From @hrw.org 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...

The devastating earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 has worsened an already dire humanitarian situation for millions of people in the country. The military junta should allow immediate access to humanitarian aid for survivors and lift restrictions that impede emergency response.

20 years after referral of crimes in #Darfur to the #ICC, impunity continues to fuel violence and atrocities in #Sudan. Governments should support: *ICC's work in Darfur and expanding its jurisdiction. *Int.l judicial mechanism for Sudan. *Universal Jurisdiction cases. www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...

Enough red flags: EU's recent sanctions on #Rwanda officials for #DRCongo conflict questions its relation with Kigali. Our OpEp in @euobserver.com 👉 euobserver.com/africa/arfb8... 👇