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Jan Kooy @kooyjan.bsky.social · 1d

“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

Tajikistan: Arrest Putin

Tajikistan should deny entry to Russian President Vladimir Putin or arrest him if he enters the country, based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for him.

www.hrw.org

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 7d

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:

Opinion | What Happened to Human Rights for Palestinians?

www.nytimes.com

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Aug 20

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 👇

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Clementine de Montjoye @demontcl.bsky.social · Aug 7

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...

DR Congo: Armed Group Massacres Dozens in Church

The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group killed more than 40 people, including several children, with guns and machetes during a nighttime church gathering on July 26-27, 2025, in eastern Democr...

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Clementine de Montjoye @demontcl.bsky.social · Aug 7

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...

RD Congo : Un groupe armé massacre des dizaines de personnes dans une église

Le groupe armé Forces démocratiques alliées (Allied Democratic Forces, ou ADF) a tué plus de 40 personnes, dont plusieurs enfants, à l'aide d'armes à feu et de machettes lors d'un rassemblement de nui...

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Belkis Wille @belkiswille.bsky.social · Aug 1

🚨 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...

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Tamara Aburamadan @tamara-aburamadan.bsky.social · Jul 31

🧵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...

15 Years On, Landmark Guinea Trial Delivers on Justice and Shows Path for Future Accountability

The national trial, which began 13 years after the massacre, is a rare example of domestic accountability for former senior officials.

justsecurity.org

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Alice Autin @aliceautin.bsky.social · Jul 17

#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

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

➡️Back the ICC Office of the Prosecutor’s renewed focus on Darfur and urge cooperation with its investigations & in relation to arrests of individuals wanted by the court
➡️Push for a comprehensive justice strategy for atrocity crimes committed across Sudan

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

At the briefing UNSC/ICC members should:

➡️Express unwavering support for the ICC & condemn threats/attacks against the court, its officials, and those cooperating with it
➡️Commit to ensuring that the ICC has adequate resources to fulfil its mandate in Darfur & across its docket

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

2️⃣On July 10, the #ICC Deputy Prosecutor will brief the UN Security Council on the Office of the Prosecutor’s work on #Darfur.

The briefing comes as horrific atrocities continue with devastating consequences for civilians in Sudan’s Darfur: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

➡️Demonstrating unambiguous political support for the court’s work across its mandate
➡️ Upholding their obligations as ICC member countries, including on arrests
➡️Providing the court w/ strengthened cooperation & other practical support it needs to get its job done for justice

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

In this challenging context, it is more important than ever for #ICC member countries to stand firmly behind the court, the impartial application of international law, and the court’s critical global mandate 💪⚖️

This includes: 👇 👇👇

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

The special session takes place as the #ICC and the rules-based international order it represents is under unprecedented pressure:

*️⃣ US sanctions against the prosecutor & four judges;
*️⃣ Russian arrest warrants against the prosecutor & six current/former judges;
*️⃣ Two serious cyber attacks

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

A group of 5 states made a proposal to harmonize the jurisdiction of the crime of aggression to that of the other core crimes: treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...

#ICC members should adopt the proposed amendments to eliminate the current double standards and selective application of the Rome Statute.

treaties.un.org

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

🚨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...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Jul 1

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.

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Alice Autin @aliceautin.bsky.social · Jun 16

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...

Hungary: Orbán Government Withdraws from ICC

Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an insult to victims and survivors of the world’s worst crimes.

hrw.org

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Jun 9

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.

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yasmineahmed.bsky.social @yasmineahmed.bsky.social · Jun 10

🚨 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

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www.newarab.com/opinion/with...

Without stopping arms to Israel, UK Gaza ‘concern’ is empty talk

If the UK has any spine on Gaza, it must at least use its political leverage and impose a total arms embargo on Israel, writes Yasmine Ahmed.

www.newarab.com

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jun 6

#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.

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · Jun 5

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Hanan Salah @hanansalah.bsky.social · Jun 2

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...

Libya: Barriers to Justice

Libya’s fragmented justice sector is suppressing fundamental freedoms and obstructing accountability for abuses.

www.hrw.org

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Maria Elena Vignoli @me-vignoli.bsky.social · May 22

The EU has long championed international justice.

So much is at stake. The EU should rise to the occasion, & use the tools it created for moments like today. Now is the time to:

📢Defend the ICC’s independence

🛡️Push back against political pressure

⚖️Reaffirm support for the rule of law

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