THE HAGUE | TASS | The key role in the decision to remove Karim Khan from the post of prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was played by European states and the largest donor countries of the court, a diplomatic source told TASS. According to the source, a special …
Read More »Uganda reaffirms support for ICC amidst global challenges
The Hague, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Justice Norbert Mao has said that despite the attacks against the International Criminal Court (ICC), its judges and officials across the world, Uganda remains a strong supporter of the court In a significant diplomatic engagement on December 2nd 2025 at the World Forum …
Read More »Uganda welcomes ICC war crimes hearing against rebel leader Kony
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) hearing of evidence against rebel leader Joseph Kony but said real justice will only come when he is arrested and tried. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda’s state minister for foreign affairs in charge of international cooperation, told …
Read More »ICC member states reject new U.S. sanctions on court officials
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Xinhua | The presidency of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), which oversees the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Thursday voiced “deep concern” and rejected new U.S. sanctions imposed on ICC judges and deputy prosecutors. The sanctions, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on …
Read More »U.S. sanctions four more members of ICC
WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | The United States is imposing sanctions on four more representatives of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the US Department of State and Treasury said. According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sanctions were imposed on Judges Kimberly Prost (Canada) and Nicolas Guillou …
Read More »Agents, UNBS agree on imports clearance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has urged clearing agents to help the business community comply with the Imports Inspection and Clearance processes in an effort to improve service delivery. It is common for traders to accuse UNBS of confiscating their goods on …
Read More »Kony defence team ready to challenge charges in absentia
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The defence lawyers of Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Joseph Kony have said they are ready to mount a strong challenge to the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmations of charges against Kony despite his absence. The ICC has scheduled the confirmation of charges …
Read More »ICC upholds decisions on Kony’s in absentia hearing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the court’s decisions to hold confirmation of charges proceedings against the fugitive leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), Joseph Kony, in absentia. The Pre-Trial Chamber III had, in an October 29, 2024 …
Read More »ICC urged to reconsider Kony in-absentia hearing
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The defense lawyer for Joseph Kony, the elusive leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reconsider its decision to hold a confirmation of charges hearing against Kony in his absence. In a filling submitted on …
Read More »ICC upholds reparations order to victims of Ongwen
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Appeals Chamber at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the order of reparations granted by the trial chamber to victims of the convicted former Lord’s Resistance Army rebel commander, Dominic Ongwen. Ongwen was ordered by the ICC Trial Chamber IX on February …
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