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international-politics2 years ago

"Swiss Authorities Receive 'Criminal Complaints' Against Israeli President Herzog"

Swiss prosecutors have confirmed the filing of criminal complaints against Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, with the nature and number of the complaints undisclosed. The complaints may be related to Israel's actions in Gaza, and if prosecuted, the case would be dealt with under "universal jurisdiction," allowing states or international organizations to file legal complaints against individuals for serious crimes regardless of their nationality or where the alleged crime was committed. The obstacles to such a case include the alleged immunity of a president and the need for political approval.

via Al Jazeera English|
#criminal-complaints#international-politics#israel
crime2 years ago

German Court Sentences Gambian Death Squad Driver to Life in Prison for Role in Killings under Gambia's Former Ruler

A German court has sentenced a former member of Gambia's "Junglers" death squad, Bai Lowe, to life in prison for crimes against humanity, murder, and attempted murder. The court found Lowe guilty of being involved in illegal killing orders and suppressing opposition during his time as a driver for the military unit. The trial took place in Germany based on the principle of universal jurisdiction, allowing countries to prosecute such crimes regardless of where they occurred. Two other alleged accomplices of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, Ousman Sonko and Michael Sang Correa, have also been detained abroad.

via DW (English)|
#crime#crimes-against-humanity#death-squad
international-affairs2 years ago

Dutch Supreme Court Grants Immunity to Israeli Military in Netherlands

The Dutch supreme court has ruled that two former Israeli military commanders, including ex-defense minister Benny Gantz, are immune from civil prosecution in the Netherlands over the deaths of six Palestinians in an Israeli airstrike. The court upheld a previous appeals court finding that Gantz and ex-air force commander Amir Eshel, as high-ranking officials carrying out government policy, cannot be held liable in a Dutch civil case. The plaintiff, Ismail Ziada, a Dutch national of Palestinian origin, sought damages against Gantz under Dutch universal jurisdiction rules. Human rights groups have accused both sides of war crimes during the 2014 Gaza conflict, in which approximately 2,200 Palestinians and 73 Israelis were killed.

via Yahoo News|
#civil-prosecution#dutch-supreme-court#international-affairs
international-law2 years ago

Israeli Military Granted Immunity by Dutch Supreme Court

The Dutch supreme court has ruled that former Israeli military commanders, including ex-defense minister Benny Gantz, are immune from civil prosecution in the Netherlands over the deaths of six Palestinians in an Israeli air strike. The court upheld a previous finding that Gantz and ex-air force commander Amir Eshel, as high-ranking officials carrying out government policy, cannot be held liable in a Dutch civil case. The plaintiff, Ismail Ziada, a Dutch national of Palestinian origin, sought damages against Gantz under Dutch universal jurisdiction rules. This decision marks the end of the legal process, with no further appeal possible.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#benny-gantz#dutch-supreme-court#international-law
human-rights2 years ago

German Woman Fears Execution of Father by Iran

Gazelle Sharmahd, the daughter of Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German businessman sentenced to death in Iran, fears that her father could be executed at any moment. Jamshid Sharmahd has been in solitary confinement for almost three years, suffering from malnutrition, violence, and lack of proper medication for his Parkinson's disease. Gazelle Sharmahd launched a criminal complaint in Germany, calling for an investigation into high-ranking members of the Iranian judiciary and intelligence service for crimes against humanity. The principle of universal jurisdiction allows for the prosecution of such crimes anywhere in the world. Iranian-Germans feel ignored by the German government and fear for their own safety, suspecting racism and prioritization of trade over human rights.

via BBC|
#germany#human-rights#iran