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ICC to open probe into Libya violence
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said Wednesday that it will launch an investigation into the recent violence in Libya. According to a statement , ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo will make a formal announcement of the investigation T (More) |
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UN suspends Libya from rights council
The UN General Assembly voted Tuesday to suspend Libya from the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in response to the violent suppression of peaceful protesters by forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi . The resolution , adopted by consensus, came at th (More) |
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UN rights chief urges international protection for Middle East protesters
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Monday condemned the response by Middle Eastern governments to peaceful protests, urging the international community to take a strong stance against violence in Libya. In Pillay's opening stateme (More) |
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ICC: no immunity for perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Libya
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will not grant immunity to any person perpetrating crimes against humanity in Libya, according to a statement issued by the court on Monday. The ICC Prosecutor's Office is currently assessing allegations of w (More) |
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UN Security Council unanimously imposes sanctions on Libya
The UN Security Council on Saturday voted unanimously to impose sanctions on Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi , marking the first unanimous referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in UN history. Resolution 1970 also received supp (More) |
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Spain court allows Guantanamo torture investigation to continue
The Spanish National Court on Friday agreed to continue investigating allegations of a Moroccan man who claims that he was tortured while detained at Guantanamo Bay . Article 23.4 of the Ley Organica del Poder Judicial (LOPJ) authorizes Spanish co (More) |
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UN rights council condemns Libya violence
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday adopted a resolution condemning the recent violence in Libya and ordering an international inquiry into alleged abuses. During a special session, the 47-member council unanimously adopted the resolutio (More) |
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Kansas House approves new abortion restrictions
The Kansas House of Representatives on Thursday approved several new restrictions on abortion . Bills 2035 and 2281 passed overwhelmingly, in voice votes of 96 to 25 and 91 to 30 , respectively. If the bills are approved by the Senate, Kansas re (More) |
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Libya leader alleged to have ordered Lockerbie bombing
Former Libyan Justice Minister Mustafa Abel-Jalil on Wednesday alleged that Muammar Gaddafi ordered [Expressen report, in Swedish] the 1988 Lockerbie [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] bombing, according to Swedish newspaper Expressen . During (More) |
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Supreme court upholds California timeliness rule for habeas petitions
The US Supreme Court [official website; JURIST news archive] on Wednesday ruled unanimously in Walker v. Martin [Cornell LII backgrounder; JURIST report] that a state law barring a prisoner from collaterally attacking his conviction is adequate to (More) |
Peace treaty between Japan and 48 nations formally ended WWII
On April 28, 1952, a peace treaty between Japan and 48 nations took effect, formally ending World War II.
Review the terms of the San Francisco Treaty.
