ICC urges African nations about to quit to think again
The International Criminal Court has opened its annual meeting with a heartfelt appeal to three African nations preparing to quit the tribunal: Don’t go. ICC is telling Burundi, South Africa and Gambia that the powerful may seek to leave the court, but victims everywhere a pleading for its involvement. ends intro ICC Assembly of Parties […]
Moroccan king calls on rich countries to help the poor fight climate change
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI is calling on the developed countries to meet their commitments and help developing countries, landlocked and small island countries cope with the effects of climate change. Speaking at the COP22 climate change conference, which has entered its high-level stage in Marrakesh, the king urges all parties to work on translating their […]
Death sentence against Mohammed Moursi annuled
The death sentence imposed on ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Moursi has been overturned by one of the country’s highest court Moursi is likely to remain in jail indefinitely for offenses related to espionage and inciting violence. ends intro The annulment of the death sentence of Egypt’s first democratically elected president, who was thrown out by […]
Human rights groups call for military force to stop civil war in Burundi
Human rights groups are calling on Africa, Europe and the United Nations to send a military force to prevent a civil war and possible genocide in Burundi. They say there’s been a new intensification of repression and crimes against opponents of President Pierre Nkurunziza. ends intro The International Federation For Human Rights and the Burundian […]