The Challenge of In Absentia Trials
Procedures must be impeccably transparent, given international concerns about national courts’ impartiality during an armed conflict.
20 Feb 24
Search
Tuesday, 20 February ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
20 Feb 24
Russian Tankers Guilty of Shelling Hospital
Some 70 medical staff and patients, including women in labour, were forced to shelter in building’s basement.
23 May 23
Can Russia’s UN Veto be Removed?
Ukraine is exploring creative ways to deprive Russia of its power within the security council.
11 Oct 22
Musaieva: “Without Courage, Journalism Dies”
The chief editor of Ukrainska Pravda, Ukraine’s oldest online newspaper, on the cost of propaganda and the value of investigating corruption.
22 Feb 23
War Crimes in Crimea
Despite lack of active hostilities, Ukraine continues to seek judgements in international courts over alleged offences.
15 Aug 23
Why Russia Wants its Own War Crimes Court
Processes will effectively legitimise the de facto occupation authorities while discrediting genuine efforts to see justice.
23 Aug 22
Support local journalists