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Bangladesh Cricket Board told the ICC in a video conference that it will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup and reiterated its request to relocate its four group matches outside India, with Sri Lanka floated as a potential alternate venue; the ICC itinerary has been announced, but the BCB maintains its stance while discussions continue to explore solutions to safeguard players and staff.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground's pitch during the Ashes 2025-26 Boxing Day Test was rated 'unsatisfactory' by the ICC due to excessive seam movement and poor batting conditions, resulting in a demerit point for the venue and marking the first time an Australian pitch has been deemed substandard under the current system.
The US has imposed sanctions on two ICC judges involved in investigating Israeli officials for potential war crimes in Gaza, citing concerns over politicized actions against Israel. The ICC condemned the sanctions, asserting they undermine judicial independence, while Israel and its officials rejected warrants issued by the ICC.
The ICC appeals chamber has rejected Israel's legal challenge to block an investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza, allowing the court's ongoing probe into Israel's actions during its conflict with Hamas to continue, despite Israel's non-recognition of ICC jurisdiction and denial of war crimes.
The ICC president affirmed the court's refusal to yield to US and Russian pressure amid sanctions and threats, highlighting ongoing investigations into war crimes and the impact of political pressures on its work.
The ICC is in a state of uncertainty as its chief prosecutor Karim Khan faces an unresolved misconduct investigation, with delays and lack of transparency raising concerns about the court's leadership and effectiveness amid external threats and internal procedural questions.
The article argues that hosting Vladimir Putin in Budapest for a meeting with Donald Trump would undermine international law and the principles of sovereignty and justice, given Putin's indictment for war crimes and Hungary's obligations under the ICC. It emphasizes the importance of upholding legal commitments and sending a strong message against authoritarianism and impunity, especially in the context of the Ukraine conflict.
Hungary's withdrawal from the ICC will take effect in 2026, but until then, it remains obliged to arrest individuals like Putin under ICC warrants, highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcing international justice and the political motivations behind such decisions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Tajikistan for a series of meetings with ex-Soviet leaders, including a summit with Central Asian nations and broader CIS talks, amid ongoing tensions with the ICC over an arrest warrant related to Ukraine, though Tajikistan, a member of the ICC, is not expected to arrest him.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Tajikistan for a series of meetings with ex-Soviet leaders, including a summit with Central Asian nations and broader CIS talks, amid ongoing geopolitical and legal tensions related to ICC warrants and Russia's actions in Ukraine.
The ICC has convicted former Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for his role in the Darfur genocide, marking the court's first conviction for crimes in the region, which involved mass killings, sexual violence, and atrocities committed during 2003-2004, with ongoing implications for Sudan's civil conflict.
Ali Kushayb, a Sudanese militia leader and former Janjaweed commander, was convicted by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004, marking a significant legal milestone in addressing the atrocities of the Darfur conflict. Despite this, ongoing violence and ethnic cleansing continue in the region amid Sudan's current civil war.
The International Criminal Court convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–Al-Rahman, a Janjaweed militia leader, for leading atrocities in Darfur over 20 years ago, marking the first such conviction for crimes in the region, and highlighting ongoing justice efforts amid renewed conflict in Sudan.
The ICC has convicted former Sudan militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–al-Rahman for leading atrocities in Darfur over 20 years ago, including mass murders and rapes, marking the first conviction for crimes in Darfur by the court. Abd–al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, was found guilty beyond reasonable doubt and faces sentencing later. The trial highlighted the brutal campaign against Darfur's non-Arab tribes, which resulted in approximately 300,000 deaths and 2.5 million displacements, amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by the ICC for his involvement in a deadly anti-drug campaign, including the killing of at least 76 people, with his court appearance postponed due to questions about his mental fitness.