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United States joins human rights watch list amid declining civil liberties

Civicus, a nonprofit focused on monitoring civic rights globally, has recently included the United States in its watchlist due to a significant deterioration in civil liberties within the nation. Alongside countries such as Serbia, Pakistan, Italy, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the U.S. now......

Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was taken into custody on March 11, 2025, at Manila's international airport following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant accuses him of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial war on drugs,......

Sara Duterte heads to the Netherlands to support father’s ICC legal battle

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, is traveling to the Netherlands to assist her father following his arrest in Manila. The arrest, carried out under a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), is linked to alleged "crimes against......

Trump reintroduces sanctions on International Criminal Court officials

In a move reminiscent of his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized economic and travel sanctions targeting individuals involved in International Criminal Court (ICC) investigations of U.S. citizens and allies, including Israel. The ICC condemned the sanctions and urged its 125 member states......

Rethinking international law for a more just global system

The longstanding exceptional immunity granted to Israel has placed international law and its institutions in a precarious position. Israel has repeatedly defied the United Nations (UN), killing UN workers, banning UNRWA, and barring UN representatives. Additionally, it has undermined international justice......

Gaza death toll nears 62,000 as missing presumed dead

The death toll from the ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached approximately 61,709, according to updated figures from local authorities. This number now includes thousands of individuals previously reported as missing and are now presumed dead. Officials from Gaza’s Government Information Office......

Poland Ensures Netanyahu's Participation at Auschwitz Commemoration Amid ICC Warrant

The Polish government has pledged to guarantee the safe attendance of Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on January 27, 2025. This commitment comes despite an International Criminal Court......

Resignation of Former Israeli Defence Minister: A Turning Point in Political and Military Leadership

On January 1st, 2025, Yoav Gallant, the former Israeli Defence Minister, announced his resignation from the Israeli parliament, following a series of disagreements with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition government. Gallant’s departure marks a significant moment in Israel’s......

Israeli Forces Account for a Third of Journalists Killed in 2024

In its annual report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed that 54 journalists worldwide were killed in 2024, with Israeli armed forces responsible for one-third of these deaths. The report indicates that 18 journalists were killed by Israeli forces—16 in Gaza and two in Lebanon. Palestine,......