Category Archives: Darfur

Bashir Travels to Uganda, Partners with the Europe Union, and Plans a Trip to New York

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on every crime under its mandate: war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Such charges should have left Sudan’s leader marginalized and vulnerable to arrest. Yet Bashir has not … Continue reading →

Posted in International Criminal Court (ICC), Sudan, Uganda, European Union (EU), Genocide, Darfur, United Nations, International Criminal Justice | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Is the South African Government an Accessory to Genocide in Darfur?

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

The Government of South Africa continues to be bombarded with criticism regarding its handling of a visit last summer by Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who faces war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Darfur, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, Omar al-Bashir, South Africa | Tagged | 7 Comments

David beats Goliath in the Bashir case, but does the International Community give a Hoot?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by

The campaign against Omar al-Bashir racked up an impressive win this week. In the latest development in an ongoing legal tug-of-war, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the government of South Africa had acted unlawfully when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Darfur, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, South Africa, Sudan | 3 Comments

Tired of Waiting, Darfur Victims Withdraw from ICC Case Against Bashir

Posted on November 5, 2015 by

It has been a decade since the International Criminal Court (ICC) opened its investigation into alleged mass atrocities committed in Darfur. Those ten years have been, to say the least, a rocky ride for international justice. No official from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Darfur, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, Sudan, Victim Participation | 2 Comments

Sudan, South Africa and the future of the International Criminal Court in Africa

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

Many believe Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir is the person most responsible for the alleged genocide in Darfur. As such, he isn’t supposed to travel freely around the world. But this past June, Bashir visited South Africa for an African Union … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, African Union (AU), Darfur, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, International Law, South Africa, Sudan | 7 Comments

Putting Victims First: The Aftermath of al-Bashir’s Visit to South Africa

Posted on July 27, 2015 by

Stephen Lamony joins JiC for this timely piece refocusing debates on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s travels in defiance of the International Criminal Court to its impact on victims. Stephen is Head of Advocacy and Policy, UN, AU and Africa Situations … Continue reading →

Posted in Darfur, Genocide, Guest Posts, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, Sudan | Tagged | 3 Comments

The Africa-ICC Relationship – More and Less than Meets the Eye (Part 2)

Posted on July 24, 2015 by

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an ‘Africa problem’. The Court is widely perceived as a Western, neo-colonial institution that unfairly targets African states. The ICC and its champions insist this isn’t the case. The Court is simply misunderstood and … Continue reading →

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