Africa

The African Union, the International Criminal Court, and the International Court of Justice: At the Fault Lines of International Accountability

Introduction

At its 30th summit in January 2018, the African Union (AU) decided to approach the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ).[1] Kenya has made a formal request that this matter be placed on the agenda of the UNGA in September 2018. The subject matter of this legal opinion relates to the immunities of sitting heads of state before the International Criminal Court (ICC). 

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Topic 1
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22
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10
Author: 
Priya Pillai
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Africa
International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement
International Organizations
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International Law in Brief

African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights Rules Mali Violated the Maputo Protocol (May 11, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On May 11, 2018, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

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International Law in Brief

African Court of Human and People’s Rights Rules Tanzania Violated Citizen’s Rights Concerning Nationality (March 22, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On March 22, 2018, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)

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International Law in Brief

ICC Appeals Chamber Issues Judgments on Bemba Case (March 8, 2018)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On March 8, 2018, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued its judgments on the

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International Law in Brief

African Leaders Create Continental Free Trade Area (March 21, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On March 21, 2018, the Assembly of the African Union passed a decision at its Tent

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International Law in Brief

African Rights Groups Adopt Joint General Comment on Ending Child Marriage (January 30, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On January 30, 2018, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights adopted their first

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International Law in Brief

UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against the Central African Republic (January 30, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On January 30, 2018, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2399 and extended the

The Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic

On June 3, 2015, Catherine Samba-Panza, the then transitional president of the Central African Republic (CAR), promulgated organic law 15/003 establishing the Special Criminal Court (SCC).[1] A hybrid tribunal integrated into the Central African justice system, the SCC will employ international and national staff and apply a mix of Central African and international law.

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Topic 1
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22
Issue: 
2
Author: 
Patryk Labuda
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Africa
Human Rights
International Law in Domestic Courts
Signature Topics - Atrocity Prevention
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law