Accountability

People try to clear the damage and locate their belongings at the scene of a Russian strike on September 28, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities said Russia launched another large overnight drone and missile attack on the capital. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Ukraine: Accountability for Air Strikes

OSINT is proving critical in cases where the perpetrators of attacks on civilian targets may be hundreds of miles away.

26 Sep 25

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte answers questions as he appears before lawmakers at the Senate on October 28, 2024 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Duterte: Feted and Feared

ICC arrest warrant for crimes against humanity has provided polarising for many in the Philippines.

12 Mar 25

Ukraine Justice Briefing: Friday, 7 March ‘25

An overview of recent justice processes.

7 Mar 25

At least 700 murdered civilians have been found in towns around Kiev, according to Ukrainian authorities. The slayings launched investigations for possible war crimes perpetuated by Russian forces during the occupation. Cemetery in Irpin, Ukraine, 21 April 2022. © John Moore/Getty Images

Ukraine: “No One Will Do This For Us”

Meticulous documentation and advocacy key to future accountability, explains head of war crimes department.

4 Mar 25

Crosses remain in exhumed graves in a mass gravesite on January 21, 2025 in Izyum, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Two Izyum Murder Cases Combined in One Proceeding

One of the alleged victims has never been found; the other was buried in a mass grave.

18 Feb 25

The trial of the Russian servicemen Konstantin Smirnov and Denis Podgorny began in July 2024 and the verdict was announced by a three-judge panel of the Chernihiv District Court on February 3, 2025. © Oksana Matsopa/IWPR

Russian Soldiers Convicted of Executing Brothers

One brother survived and was able to identify those responsible for killing his two siblings.

6 Feb 25

Anti Putin demonstrators gather at the Brandenburg Gate to show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

What’s Holding up the Special Tribunal for Putin?

Ukraine is battling to build an international consensus over the denial of immunity.

31 Jan 25

People hold banners, flags and photographs during a rally to raise awareness of Ukrainian soldiers who are being held prisoners of war by the Russians, on January 18, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Faces Trial for Murder of Ukrainian POW

Case marks first time defendant in such a case has been physically present in court.

31 Jan 25

A mural of a Ukrainian serviceman is pictured on the side of an apartment block in Kharkiv's Saltivka district on January 20, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Commander Has Life Sentence Upheld on Appeal

Court confirms guilt of battalion commander who ordered soldiers to fire on civilians in Kharkiv on the first day of all-out invasion.

30 Jan 25

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, elected in March 2021 had promised to usher in an era of increased political openness. However the kidnappings and disappearances continued to plague the system. © Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Tanzania: Action Urged Against Political Kidnapping

Critics warn that state agencies seem incapable of addressing incidents effectively.

22 Jan 25

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