International Criminal Law, Corruption, and Law Enforcement

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ICC ASP Opens Multi-Year Review of Aggression Amendments

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Özge Karsu

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Germany Establishes Arbitral Tribunal for Nazi-Looted Art

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Özge Karsu

On March 26, 2025, Germany’s federal government, the states, and the leading municipal associations

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ICC Pre-Trial Chamber Confirms 39 Charges Against Joseph Kony

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Özge Karsu

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Council of Europe Opens Convention on Environmental Crime for Signature

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Özge Karsu

On December 3, 2025, the Council of Europe opened for signature the

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Germany, Jordan, and the UK Jointly Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan

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Ylian Gassmi

On November 1, 2025, the foreign ministers of Germany, Jordan, and the United Kingdom issued a

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UN Security Council Removes Syrian Officials from the Sanctions List

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Özge Karsu

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French Court of Cassation Rules on Functional Immunity and International Crimes

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Özge Karsu

On July 25, 2025, the France’s highest court

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ICC Delivers First Trial Judgment in Darfur Situation

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Özge Karsu

On October 6, 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) delivered its first trial judgement in the Dar

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German Court Exercises Universal Jurisdiction for Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes in Syria

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Alaa Hajyahia

On June 16, 2025, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Frankfurt/Main