Tag Archives: War crimes

“A Helpful Step”: US Government Response to ICC indictment

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

The White House, State Department, US Mission to the UN and members of Congress all responded to the ICC arrest warrant today.  In general, the statements were, well, nice and general.  It’s almost like the government was caught by surprise.  … Continue reading →

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White House, George Clooney weigh in on ICC

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

From the White House: “The White House believes those that have committed atrocities should be held accountable,” Gibbs told reporters. “We would urge restraint on the part of all parties including the government of Sudan. “Further violence against civilian Sudanese … Continue reading →

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ICC: Arrest Warrant Decision March 4th

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

The ICC pre-trial chamber today released a statement: NOTING the “Prosecution’s Application under Article 58” (“the Prosecution Application”) filed by the Prosecution on 14 July 2008 in the record of the Darfur situation, whereby a request was made for the … Continue reading →

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Karadic to Face International Criminal Tribunal Tomorrow

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Originally posted at Stop Genocide. Tomorrow, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic will appear before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in the Hague. According to TVNZ: He has already made clear his intent to represent himself … Continue reading →

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ICTY Rules Karadzic will face two Genocide Charges

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

This is big: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 (06:22:25), EST ICTY Rules Karadzic will face two Genocide Charges The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) ruled that Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic would face two charges of genocide … Continue reading →

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Is he or isn’t he: Bashir’s status as a war criminal…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Michelle at Stop Genocide does a great blog round-up (I say great because she’s great, but also because she includes yours truly):  Stop Genocide – Change.org: The Blog-O-Sphere Responds to the ICC Leaks (Alternate Title: Blogging Rulz). In response to … Continue reading →

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