Category: International justice
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International crimes, national courts
Brussels – Victims of human rights violations need to see justice being done to increase their confidence and participation in the justice processes. Today, International Justice Day is being celebrated throughout the world to encourage an emerging system of international criminal justice. Since 1996, ASF provides active support to the prosecution of international crimes before…
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Who is responsible for the crimes committed in Bogoro?
ASF welcomes the decision made by the ICC on 7 March to find Germain Katanga guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity. Katanga is the first defendant standing trial at the ICC to be found guilty in relation to such crimes. ASF regrets, however, that the trial was not able to establish the whole truth…
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Victims of the “Terminator” await crucial stage in proceedings
As the International Criminal Court begins its evaluation of the charges against Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda today, ASF reiterates that the safety of the 922 victims taking part in the procedure is paramount.
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ASF represents victims at The Hague
On 22 November, as part of the Assembly of States Parties, Avocats Sans Frontières led a side event to promote victim participation in International Criminal Court proceedings. This was a first, as never before has such an event been entirely dedicated to hearing the voices of victims.
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Why is justice without borders?
Who better to respond to this question than ASF’s Heads of Mission and Regional Representatives, based in different countries worldwide. They have gathered for ten days of intensive briefing at ASF’s headquarters in Brussels and they share their views about the core of the organisation’s mandate: the defense of human rights.
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A Belgian tells about the fight against international crimes in Congo
Bunia – Martin Causin coordinates the ASF Bunia office in the DR Congo. Along with his team he provides support to access to justice projects. He tells us about the commitment of Congolese victims, lawyers and judges in fighting international crimes.
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International crime victims stand up to fear
Brussels/Bukavu – On the Day of International Criminal Justice, ASF would like to salute the courageous victims of grave human rights violations. Overcoming the fear of reprisals, they make their voices heard not only before the International Criminal Court, but also at the tribunals in their own countries. ASF reminds the international community of the…
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Why celebrate International Criminal Justice Day?
On 10 July of this year, the International Criminal Court (ICC) sentenced Thomas Lubanga to 14 years in prison for conscripting child soldiers during the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Lubanga trial: A missed opportunity for the victims
Brussels/The Hague, 11 July 2012 – On 10 July, the International Criminal Court (ICC) passed its first sentence, sentencing Thomas Lubanga Dyilo to 14 years’ imprisonment for war crimes.
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Lubanga trial: ASF welcomes the first judgment of the International Criminal Court
Brussels/The Hague, 14 March 2012 – Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) welcomes today’s decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to declare Thomas Lubanga Dyilo guilty of war crimes.
