Russian "Commandant" Sentenced for Kidnapping Kherson Official
Victim was beaten in an attempt to force him to collaborate with the occupation authorities.
Tuesday, 13 February ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Russian Soldier Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Judges reject defence lawyer’s argument that there was a lack of proper evidence to support a murder charge.
Universal Jurisdiction: a Key Tool for Accountability
Germany is at the forefront of prosecuting war crimes under the principle; the hope is that more countries will follow.
Two Russian Soldiers on Trial for Torturing Civilians
Seven villagers were taken to a graveyard where they were beaten and subjected to mock executions.
Tuesday, 6 February ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Russian Pilot’s Appeal Rejected
Defence lawyer had asked for offence to be reclassified from war crime to intentional murder.
Tuesday, 30 January ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Artificial Intelligence and War Crimes Investigations
Innovative technology could be of huge benefit given unprecedented amount of data documenting alleged violations.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.