International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague, Netherlands. It investigates and tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression. The ICC is in the news due to several ongoing investigations and cases. Judges have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity. The ICC is also investigating actions in Gaza, leading to challenges from Israel and sanctions from the US, which have significantly impacted the court's operations. The ICC recently rejected an Israeli bid to block the Gaza war crimes investigation. Furthermore, the ICC sentenced a former Sudanese militia leader to 20 years for atrocities in Darfur. These events highlight the ICC's role in international justice and the controversies surrounding its jurisdiction and enforcement.