Luigi Prosperi
@luigiprosperi.bsky.social
Assistant Prof in Criminal Law, Utrecht Uni. Editor, Rivista OIDU. PhD in International Legal Order&Human Rights (Sapienza Univ., Rome). Interests:
International (Criminal) Law, European Criminal Law, Transnational Criminal Law.
ORCID: 0000-0003-1021-2544
International (Criminal) Law, European Criminal Law, Transnational Criminal Law.
ORCID: 0000-0003-1021-2544
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Luigi Prosperi
@luigiprosperi.bsky.social
· Dec 16
#intlaw NEW ARTICLE: "The ICC Issued Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas’ Commander-in-Chief Deif: What Next?" Where I discuss 3 issues: 1 scope of charges re. Netanyahu&Gallant; 2 personal immunities of N.; 3 double standards.
LINK (OPEN ACCESS) www.rivistaoidu.net/wp-content/u...
LINK (OPEN ACCESS) www.rivistaoidu.net/wp-content/u...
So much amazing journalism out there. See this report on “Wagner in Africa” - part of a project on “The New Extractive Regime” by James Pogue pulitzercenter.org/stories/wagn... it’s past time we turn to extractivism&slow violence and ways to address it, including through (international) criminal law
Wagner in Africa
Iwas always confused about where people left their guns. Most of my days in the Central African Republic were spent on the riverside terrace of the Hôtel Oubangui, and although this was not by choice....
pulitzercenter.org
December 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
So much amazing journalism out there. See this report on “Wagner in Africa” - part of a project on “The New Extractive Regime” by James Pogue pulitzercenter.org/stories/wagn... it’s past time we turn to extractivism&slow violence and ways to address it, including through (international) criminal law
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🇬🇲 #Gambia [AFP] - Sanna Manjang, one of the leaders of the ‘Junglers’, the commandos responsible for the dirty work of Yahya Jammeh’s regime, was arrested in Senegal and handed over to Gambia, which charged him with several murders on Wednesday 3 December.
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153146-sa...
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153146-sa...
Sanna Manjang handed over by Senegal to Gambia
Sanna Manjang, one of the leaders of the ‘Junglers’, the commandos responsible for the dirty work of Yahya Jammeh’s regime, was arrested in Senegal and handed over to Gambia, which charged him with se...
www.justiceinfo.net
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🇬🇲 #Gambia [AFP] - Sanna Manjang, one of the leaders of the ‘Junglers’, the commandos responsible for the dirty work of Yahya Jammeh’s regime, was arrested in Senegal and handed over to Gambia, which charged him with several murders on Wednesday 3 December.
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153146-sa...
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153146-sa...
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Only took them about 10 years to realize this, but I guess better late than never?
Be ready to fill US void in Europe after fresh Trump security shift, warns EU defence chief
Be ready to fill US void in Europe after fresh Trump security shift, warns EU defence chief
Europe must boost investment in its strategic independence, warns EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius in light of Friday's US national security strategy.
euobserver.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Only took them about 10 years to realize this, but I guess better late than never?
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In other news
December 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM
In other news
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Meloni as Trump's Trojan horse in EU: she welcomes US disengagement from Europe because "if Europe wants to be great, it must defend itself" but in Brussel she keeps blocking any initiative to implement common defense. And Salvini, her junior partner in the coalition, openly roots for Putin.
Ribadisco: L'ipocrisia del "difendersi da sola" detta da una che da sempre rifiuta una difesa armata Ue contro la Russia oltre un unico esercito europeo, è semplicemente rivoltante
December 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Meloni as Trump's Trojan horse in EU: she welcomes US disengagement from Europe because "if Europe wants to be great, it must defend itself" but in Brussel she keeps blocking any initiative to implement common defense. And Salvini, her junior partner in the coalition, openly roots for Putin.
An under-researched topic related to working in the academia is “how much self-harm do lectures inflict upon themselves through the design of assessments?”
I think we can be our worst enemies, really.
I think we can be our worst enemies, really.
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
An under-researched topic related to working in the academia is “how much self-harm do lectures inflict upon themselves through the design of assessments?”
I think we can be our worst enemies, really.
I think we can be our worst enemies, really.
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#Syria - While #Lafarge is on trial in Paris for funding terrorism, the complicity in crimes against humanity aspect of this case remains under investigation. Former Syrian employees fear they will never see justice.
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153258-la...
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153258-la...
Lafarge: will there be a trial for complicity in crimes against humanity?
While Lafarge is on trial in Paris for funding terrorism, the complicity in crimes against humanity aspect of this case remains under investigation. Former Syrian employees fear they will never see ju...
www.justiceinfo.net
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#Syria - While #Lafarge is on trial in Paris for funding terrorism, the complicity in crimes against humanity aspect of this case remains under investigation. Former Syrian employees fear they will never see justice.
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153258-la...
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
www.justiceinfo.net/en/153258-la...
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Legal Limits for the ICC’s Jurisdiction over International Crimes Committed in Sudan | by Gabriel M. Lentner
Legal Limits for the ICC’s Jurisdiction over International Crimes Committed in Sudan
On 3 November 2025, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced investigations into crimes allegedly committed in Darfur since the outbreak of hostilities in April...
www.ejiltalk.org
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Legal Limits for the ICC’s Jurisdiction over International Crimes Committed in Sudan | by Gabriel M. Lentner
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From speculation over the chief Prosecutor's future & US sanctions against the #ICC, to a sense of resilience & the surrender of a Libyan suspect in the middle of the night, I put together my thoughts on what was a remarkable few days in The Hague: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/04/t... #ASP24
https://justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/04/thi…
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
From speculation over the chief Prosecutor's future & US sanctions against the #ICC, to a sense of resilience & the surrender of a Libyan suspect in the middle of the night, I put together my thoughts on what was a remarkable few days in The Hague: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/04/t... #ASP24
If we didn’t know them, we’d think they read “1984” too many times and didn’t really get it (or thought it was a sort of a government manual)
Patel on J6 arrest: "When you attack American citizens, when you attack our institutions of legislation, when you attack our nation's Capitol, you attack the very being of our way of life."
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
If we didn’t know them, we’d think they read “1984” too many times and didn’t really get it (or thought it was a sort of a government manual)
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This case is ripe for investigation and prosecution under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act.
Canada must act now.
Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles: cbc.ca/news/world/s... #cdnpoli #KeepEyesOnSudan
Canada must act now.
Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles: cbc.ca/news/world/s... #cdnpoli #KeepEyesOnSudan
Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles | CBC News
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, accused of civilian massacres, have posted numerous images posing with rifles bearing the logo of a small B.C. manufacturer called Sterling Cross Defense Systems. Ex...
cbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This case is ripe for investigation and prosecution under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act.
Canada must act now.
Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles: cbc.ca/news/world/s... #cdnpoli #KeepEyesOnSudan
Canada must act now.
Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles: cbc.ca/news/world/s... #cdnpoli #KeepEyesOnSudan
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I find para. 4 concerning. Does this extend to those non-parties which have taken measures against the Court and breached its independence, incl. sanctions and criminal cases? Can a true "dialogue" be conducted with rogue actors "with full respect for" the Statute?
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asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...
asp.icc-cpi.int
December 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I find para. 4 concerning. Does this extend to those non-parties which have taken measures against the Court and breached its independence, incl. sanctions and criminal cases? Can a true "dialogue" be conducted with rogue actors "with full respect for" the Statute?
asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...
asp.icc-cpi.int/sites/defaul...
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This part—the pledge to take measures to ensure that the Court and its officials and staff can do their work impartially, undeterred by coercive measures—is most important, in practical terms.
Time will tell whether States Parties will put their money where their mouth is. #ASP24 #ASP25
Time will tell whether States Parties will put their money where their mouth is. #ASP24 #ASP25
December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Shall we remind Rand Paul that there are hundreds of videos of Palestinians being blown up and still…?
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Shall we remind Rand Paul that there are hundreds of videos of Palestinians being blown up and still…?
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Sexual misconduct allegations deserve to be investigated in an impartial and thorough way, but this must be transparent and efficient to respect the rights of everyone involved. This is really getting embarrassing for everyone at this point and seriously undermines the work of the court.
Important @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social article by Sondos Asem on the current investigation at the #ICC. Extensive quotes from @ezejim.bsky.social and @sevslv.bsky.social. www.middleeasteye.net/news/icc-lim...
ICC 'in limbo' as chief prosecutor's fate uncertain ahead of member states assembly
UN inquiry into allegations against Karim Khan missed October submission date with no explanation as key annual meeting by International Criminal Court's governing body due to begin
www.middleeasteye.net
November 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Sexual misconduct allegations deserve to be investigated in an impartial and thorough way, but this must be transparent and efficient to respect the rights of everyone involved. This is really getting embarrassing for everyone at this point and seriously undermines the work of the court.
Setting the example.
Well done!
Well done!
In line with my policy in (other) authoritarian regimes, I will not speak in an official capacity at a U.S. university that signs one of the illiberal deals with the Trump administration.
I will, of course, continue to collaborate with, and support, faculty and students at those institutions.
I will, of course, continue to collaborate with, and support, faculty and students at those institutions.
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Setting the example.
Well done!
Well done!
Daily A.I. disaster:
Hey @nature.com, have you got an explanation for how the hell THIS happened? & especially why you accepted a paper with such a bizarre piece of genAI slop in it?!
& more to the point, why we should take you seriously at all going forward?
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
& more to the point, why we should take you seriously at all going forward?
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Daily A.I. disaster:
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Good morning, Europe
⚡️ Update: 2 killed, 27 injured in 'serious' Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv.
At least 17 of the injured victims have been hospitalized following the attack, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram.
At least 17 of the injured victims have been hospitalized following the attack, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram.
2 killed, 27 injured in 'serious' Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv
One person has been killed and 11 others injured, including a child, amid a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Nov. 29, local authorities reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Good morning, Europe
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ICC Appeals Chamber judgment delivered yesterday on appeal of Rodrigo #Duterte against the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I on Request for Interim Release.
Unanimous decision by five judge bench, dismissing the three grounds of appeal. #InternationalCriminalCourt #Philippines
Unanimous decision by five judge bench, dismissing the three grounds of appeal. #InternationalCriminalCourt #Philippines
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
ICC Appeals Chamber judgment delivered yesterday on appeal of Rodrigo #Duterte against the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I on Request for Interim Release.
Unanimous decision by five judge bench, dismissing the three grounds of appeal. #InternationalCriminalCourt #Philippines
Unanimous decision by five judge bench, dismissing the three grounds of appeal. #InternationalCriminalCourt #Philippines
Very grateful to @margheritacapacci.bsky.social for quoting me in this excellent article on the trial currently ongoing before the court of Zwolle against “Walid”, an Eritrean man accused of extorting and torturing migrants in detention centres in Libya www.justiceinfo.net/en/152885-mi...
Migrant smuggling: first trial concludes
The trial of a migrant smuggling alleged leader concluded on Wednesday 26 November at the court of Zwolle, in the Netherlands. The Eritrean man has paved the way for another trial scheduled for spring...
www.justiceinfo.net
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Very grateful to @margheritacapacci.bsky.social for quoting me in this excellent article on the trial currently ongoing before the court of Zwolle against “Walid”, an Eritrean man accused of extorting and torturing migrants in detention centres in Libya www.justiceinfo.net/en/152885-mi...
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Duterte’s legal team is appealing an October decision to keep the octogenarian in custody after judges found that he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses.
ICC judges to rule on provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be released from detention at the International Criminal Court on Friday.
apnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Duterte’s legal team is appealing an October decision to keep the octogenarian in custody after judges found that he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses.
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I am at the International Criminal Court today for a decision on releasing former Phillipine President Rodrigo Duterte.
November 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I am at the International Criminal Court today for a decision on releasing former Phillipine President Rodrigo Duterte.
It’s been awesome to give my first conference presentation ever on European criminal justice in Teramo with my dear colleague Aart De Vries. Very grateful to Prof. Emanuela Pistoia for inviting us and to her team for the impeccable organization!
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It’s been awesome to give my first conference presentation ever on European criminal justice in Teramo with my dear colleague Aart De Vries. Very grateful to Prof. Emanuela Pistoia for inviting us and to her team for the impeccable organization!
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The US is committing extrajudicial murders on the high seas in breach of international human rights law, and possibly international criminal law. These actions should be condemned by all nations, including Australia and NZ; I can find no evidence of such. anzsilperspective.com/murder-on-th...
Murder on the High Seas by the Trump Regime | ANZSIL Perspective
anzsilperspective.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The US is committing extrajudicial murders on the high seas in breach of international human rights law, and possibly international criminal law. These actions should be condemned by all nations, including Australia and NZ; I can find no evidence of such. anzsilperspective.com/murder-on-th...
Heading to Teramo (hopefully getting there - it’s snowing here!) for this amazing conference on social rehabilitation and European criminal justice! You can follow the live stream here: meet.google.com/pxi-gckt-rgy
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Heading to Teramo (hopefully getting there - it’s snowing here!) for this amazing conference on social rehabilitation and European criminal justice! You can follow the live stream here: meet.google.com/pxi-gckt-rgy