Day: June 8, 2019

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor files request to overturn rejection of Afghan war crimes probe

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) filed a request on Friday seeking to overturn the rejection of her planned investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan allegedly committed by both Taliban insurgents and U.S. troops. In April, the court refused lead prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s request to open an investigation into alleged atrocities by… Read More International Criminal Court chief prosecutor files request to overturn rejection of Afghan war crimes probe

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Russian investigative journalist detained, charged over alleged drug offences

A Russian investigative journalist who was detained this week for alleged drug offences was taken to court on Saturday to face possible arrest, after being hospitalized with suspected head injuries. Ivan Golunov, 36, had been on his way to a meeting with a source on Thursday when he was detained in central Moscow and illegal… Read More Russian investigative journalist detained, charged over alleged drug offences

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Sudanese military arrest two rebel leaders following meeting with Ethiopian PM

Two Sudanese rebel leaders were arrested early on Saturday, opposition sources said, shortly after meeting visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is trying to mediate in a crisis threatening a transition to democracy. Abiy had on Friday urged Sudan’s military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise bravery in trying to agree steps toward democracy… Read More Sudanese military arrest two rebel leaders following meeting with Ethiopian PM

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