International Law in Brief

UK Supreme Court Blocks $4.3 Cillion Class Action against Google

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 10, 2021, the UK Supreme Court blocked, in the Lloyd (Respondent) v.

EU General Court Upholds €2.42 Billion Fine on Google

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 10, 2021, the General Court of the European Union (EUGC) dismissed, in

ICC Chamber Dismisses Reconsideration Requests Regarding Afghanistan

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 8, 2021, Pre-trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (ICC) rendered its decision on the

Iran Atrocities Tribunal Begins Public Hearings

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Şeymanur Yönt

On November 10, 2021, the Iran Atrocities Tribunal (also known as the Aban Tribunal) began its Public Hearings in London “to investi

UN Security Council Extends EU Mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 3, 2021, the UN Security Council extended the European Union-led stabilization forces’ mandate in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another year in resolution 2604 (2021) (to be issued as docu

US to Remove Guinea, Mali, and Ethiopia from African Growth and Opportunity Act

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 2, 2021, President Biden announced that Guinea, Mali, and Ethiopia will be removed from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (

ICC Concludes Cooperation Agreement with Colombia

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On October 28, 2021, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) concluded a

ICC Appeals Chamber Rejects Appeal in Abd-Al-Rahman Case

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 1, 2021, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court rejected Mr. Ali Abd-Al-Rahman’s appeal against the Pre-Trial Chamber II decision on jurisdiction of May 17, 2021.

G20 Leaders Adopt Declaration on Pressing Global Challenges

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Şeymanur Yönt

On October 31, 2021, following the G20 Summit in Rome, G20 leaders adopted the G20 Rome Lea

UNSC Adopts Presidential Statement on Sudan

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Şeymanur Yönt

On October 28, 2021, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a presidental statement on Sudan presented by Kenya, Council President for October.