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Gaddafi’s Son Creates a New Conflict, ICC vs Libya
Although the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for him, Court judges have not yet decided whether the trial...
NewsICC to Try Four Suspects in Kenya Post-Election Violence
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced this week that it will try four defendants from Kenya in connection with the post-election violence...
NewsU.S. Calls for Strong U.N. Reform
The United States Mission to the United Nations has issued a statement today that lays out how America plans to lead on...
U.S. Restores Diplomatic Relations with Myanmar
The United States announced today that they will resume diplomatic relations with Myanmar. The U.S. and Myanmar have had tense relations since...
NewsHo, ho, ho: Congressional Santas (Mostly) Deliver on International Affairs Funding
In my job, it's not that often that I look at the results of the congressional appropriations process with satisfaction, especially in...
NewsDay One at the Assembly of States Parties
Today, I attended the opening session of the Tenth Assembly of States Parties meeting of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in New...
Secretary Clinton Calls for Protection of Gay Rights Worldwide
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a speech today in Geneva in honor of the upcoming International Human Rights Day. Secretary...
ICC Issues New Arrest Warrant in Darfur
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese Defense Minister Abdelrahim Mohamed Hussein, stemming from the...
Update: Cote D’Ivoire’s Gbagbo turned over to ICC
Cote D'Ivoire's ex-president Laurent Gbagbo was transferred to The Hague last night just hours after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant...
NewsEgyptians Flock to Polls in Historic Elections
Egyptians continued voting in parliamentary elections for a second day Tuesday, marking a historic change for a nation that was under authoritarian...
Citizens for Global Solutions Signs Letter with 11 NGOs Urging Secretary Clinton to Push for Reforms in Burma
Citizens for Global Solutions, along with 11 other non-governmental organizations, sent a letter to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton asking her to...