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Governments and hackers agree: the laws of war must apply in cyberspace

There are rules in war. International humanitarian law regulates what combatants can and can’t do, with the goal of protecting civilians and limiting suffering.

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What is a war crime, and who gets held accountable? Here's what you need to know

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to accusations of war crimes on both sides, as combatants are bound by international humanitarian law to minimize the impact on civilians.

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Can Israel and Hamas be held to account for alleged crimes against civilians?

International humanitarian law – the law of armed conflict – aims to constrain how wars are fought. It is designed to protect noncombatants and limit the means of warfare.

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An alleged Darfur militia leader was merely 'a pharmacist,' defense lawyers tell a war crimes court

Defense lawyers have told the International Criminal Court that their client is not a Sudanese militia leader who participated in war crimes, but rather “a no one” who was not involved in the ongoing conflict in the nation

The Independent UK

Irish premier calls for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas conflict

The Taoiseach said the possibility that people could run out of water in Gaza in the next few days ‘could not be allowed to happen’.

The Independent UK

Israel accuses Spain of siding with Hamas after ‘genocide’ accusation

Several left-wing politicians call on Madrid to bring Israel’s Netanyahu before the ICC, sparking a diplomatic row.

Al Jazeera

Armenian president approves parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has approved the parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court in a move that has further strained the country’s ties with its old ally Russia

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Experts say Hamas and Israel are committing war crimes in their fight

The deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the devastating Israeli airstrikes and blockade of Gaza have raised accusations among international legal experts that both sides were violating international law

The Independent UK

Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad

President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad for the Russian leader who was indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to the International Criminal Court

Family members of jailed lawyers and politicians in Tunisia want the International Criminal Court to investigate claims of political persecution and human rights violations

The Independent UK

Paris agrees to deliver military equipment to Armenia

On a visit to Armenia, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Paris had agreed to deliver military equipment to Yerevan. Meanwhile, Armenia's parliament voted to join the International Criminal Court, to the dismay of Russia.

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Morning Digest | Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker ever to be ousted in a U.S. House vote; Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Hundreds of most vulnerable left in Nagorno-Karabakh after mass exodus

Many of those left behind are the sick and elderly, with humanitarian groups trying to seek them out to provide help. Armenia is also struggling to house and support the 100,000 people who have fled into the country

The Independent UK

Armenian lawmakers vote to join ICC, straining ties with ally Russia

Armenia’s parliament voted Tuesday to join the International Criminal Court, a move that further strains the country’s ties with its old ally Russia after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over events in Ukraine.

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Armenia's parliament votes to join the International Criminal Court, straining ties with ally Russia

The Armenian parliament has voted to join International Criminal Court, which earlier this year indicted Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes connected to the deportation of children from Ukraine

Radio France Internationale

Uganda accuses ICC official of funding Lord's Resistance Army

Uganda is investigating allegations that a former senior advisor to the International Criminal Court was involved in funding the notorious Lord's Resistance Army.

France 24

'I feel ashamed we haven't done a better job in Sudan,' says ICC chief prosecutor

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York. He discussed the ICC's investigation of alleged crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine, but also the situation in Sudan, where a…

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The global approach to serious crimes is shifting to domestic trials – here’s what I found in three African countries

Domestic trials of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes are considered quicker, cheaper and more responsive to victims’ needs than the International Criminal Court’s trials in The Hague.

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The Independent UK

International Criminal Court says it detected 'anomalous activity' in its information systems

The International Criminal Court says it detected “anomalous activity affecting its information systems” last week and took urgent measures to respond

The Independent UK

US lawmakers visiting The Hague say Russian President Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine

Members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee say Russian President Vladimir Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine

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4 ways to rein in China and Russia, alleged superpower perpetrators of atrocity crimes

At the latest meeting in South Africa of BRICS — a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin was a no-show.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin agrees first foreign trip since arrest warrant issued - report

Vladimir Putin has agreed to make his first foreign trip since a warrant for his arrest over alleged war crimes was issued by the International Criminal Court.

Al Jazeera

Putin will not attend G20 summit in India next month

Russian president faces arrest if he travels abroad on war crimes warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Radio France Internationale

ICC prosecutors seek war crimes trial for former CAR militia leader

War crimes prosecutors are looking to convince judges at the International Criminal Court to put Maxime Mokom, a former Central African Republic militia commander, on trial for organising revenge attacks against Muslim civilians.

The Independent UK

UN envoy says ICC should prosecute Taliban for crimes against humanity for denying girls education

The U.N. special envoy for global education says the International Criminal Court should prosecute Taliban leaders for crimes against humanity for denying education and employment to Afghan girls and women

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