On Ryan’s Q (whether these killings meet the crimes against humanity threshold), some relevant paragraphs from the ICC decision confirming charges against Rodrigo Duterte for murder as a CAH in his “war on drugs” (NB only one of “widespread” or “systematic” is needed) www.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...

The Trump administrations’s widespread and systematic attack upon civilians at sea continues. Killing for kicks and content.

Reporting on an investigation into the victims of US extrajudicial killing in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, identifying 13 of the victims. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The ICC might get a second case in the Philippines situation: www.philstar.com/headlines/20....

We have long since crossed over into crime against humanity territory. The only question whether the relevant crime against humanity is murder or extermination.

It was a great pleasure for me to get interviewed about Belgium and universal jurisdiction by Asymmetrical Haircuts, a podcast from which I learnt a lot myself and whose episodes I have used as teaching material. You can find more information and listen to the episode below.

Let’s call it what it is: a crime against humanity.

Or put differently, punish those NATO members who sought to uphold international law.

This law is a straightforward case of apartheid. Apartheid is an international crime. Every legislator who voted for it, every military police office who prosecutes a crime under it, every judicial officer who applies it, is committing an international crime. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Wil Belgium open a criminal trial into the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and give truth a chance? After decades of silence, denial and impunity for this major colonial crime – and decades of relentless struggle by the Lumumba family – the court is expected to deliver its decision on March 17.

Venezuela to withdraw from the ICC, marking the 5th withdrawal this year, after Hungary, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

Congratulations to Graham Phillips for achieving this first - Pro-Russia former civil servant becomes first Brit to face Ukraine 'war crime' charges over clip of pigs eating dead soldiers www.lbc.co.uk/article/firs...

Trump admin's lawless killing spree continues. Another lethal strike in the Caribbean against a boat allegedly operated by an unidentified "designated terrorist organization." Fellow Americans: Do you want your government committing actions credibly described as crimes against humanity?

"The 'war on drugs' is a metaphor. Or was." www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-targ...

Aanklager van het Internationaal Strafhof beschuldigd van seksueel misbruik. Nieuw, uitgebreid onderzoek in @nrc.nl: www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...

Great blog on digitally enabled international crimes.

Overall the problem with the Rome Statute system is that its authors made it so voluntary and optional—you can sign, unsign, and sign again; you can join, you can leave, join again; you can refer, you can defer. You can cooperate, you cannot cooperate. State governments will do all, did all & do all

Exclusive: ICC arrest warrant applications ready for Israel's Ben Gvir and Smotrich on apartheid charges "The applications are in the hands of two deputy prosecutors in ... but ICC sources are concerned they will not submit them for fear of sanctions" www.middleeasteye.net/news/icc-arr...

States to endorse on Friday the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute leaders of Russia, Belarus and North Korea for the crime of aggression against #Ukraine. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

New applications for ICC arrest warrants in the Situation in Palestine—now regarding the West Bank—are on the way or may have been filed. But this time, if these reports are correct, the PTC judges ordered that warrants be requested

Future Special Tribunal for Ukraine will only hold in absentia trials for Putin and other high officials after they have left office. More on the Tribunal in following article: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20....

I was interviewed by DW on the Netanyahu visit to Hungary. Read the article below 👇.

How Duterte was arrested and brought to the #ICC: lots of waiting in the airport lounge with rice, barbecued meat, and Coca-Cola. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/w...

Must read about the politicking in the Al-Masri case.

Former #Philippines President Mr Rodrigo Roa #Duterte — suspected of crimes against humanity — is scheduled to appear before Internaitonal Criminal Court, #ICC, judges tomorrow (Friday 14 March) at 14:00 ('s-Gravenhage, local time) www.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...

Very informative article.

A short piece for Opinio Juris, based on today's news of the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte for the #Philippines "war on drugs". #ICC #accountability opiniojuris.org/2025/03/11/a...

Not going to parse language or explain context. Just note what is being said/implied in light of the following definition of the ‘crime against humanity of deportation or forcible transfer’:

Press release: The Special Tribunal will be established by an agreement between the Government of Ukraine & the Council of Europe (COE). It will derive its jurisdiction from Ukraine. The COE will be in charge of the procedure for adoption of the draft legal instruments. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Italian authorities arrested Osama Elmasry Njeem based on a warrant from the International Criminal Court. But instead of transferring him to The Hague, he was sent to Libya. Chantal Meloni analyzes how the case impacts cooperation between States and the ICC. www.justsecurity.org/107175/italy...

Excellent post indeed!

Every detail about who orchestrated Almasri’s release and subsequent repatriation needs to be uncovered.

Very useful 🧵 on Al Masri-Italy-ICC saga.

More details on ‘irregular’ arrest of Al Masri. More details needed on Italian legislation on cooperation with ICC to ascertain whether this can be valid and sufficient reason to declare arrest ‘irregular’, leading to liberation of suspect.

More details on potential new ICC defendant in @theguardian.com article below.

Historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity during its colonial rule of central Africa has been hailed as a turning point that could pave the way for compensation and other forms of justice www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Impressive reporting from @nytimes.com raising further concerns over the IDF’s approach to distinction, proportionality, and precautions in the early stages of the Gaza war—including reports that the IDF treated money changers who handled militant funds as targets. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/w...

Excellent, must-read post.

Amnesty International recently released a report finding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Everyone should read it. The report's factual findings are the real story. But the report’s legal framework has attracted some attention. So I wrote about it www.justsecurity.org/105629/amnes...

New hybrid tribunal for The Gambia established by ECOWAS.

I spoke with @thejournal.ie this week (along with @janinadill.bsky.social and @dirkmoses.bsky.social) to discuss some of the criticisms of @amnesty.org's recent report on #Gaza and whether Amnesty has invented its own definition of genocide (short answer: no). www.thejournal.ie/amnesty-inte...

Good piece on justice options and challenges for Syria.

Fantastic discussion on the law of immunities in relation to international crimes.

Interview with Bill Schabas on the law of genocide, well worth your time.