World Court Orders Belgium to Cancel an Arrest Warrant Issued Against the Congolese Foreign Minister
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International Courts and Tribunals
World Court Orders Belgium to Cancel an Arrest Warrant Issued Against the Congolese Foreign Minister
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Status of Detainees in International Armed Conflict, and their Protection in the Course of Criminal Proceedings
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In light of the recent detentions of members of the Taleban and Al-Qaeda, questions have been raised as to what protections they are afforded under international law. At the same time, attempting to apply existing international law to the novel circumstances presented by their cases yields substantial controversy and reveals possible gaps in the law.
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Venues for Prosecuting Saddam Hussein: The Legal Framework
The capture of Saddam Hussein on December 14, 2003, has prompted wide-ranging debate about where and how he should be tried. While potential venues for prosecution range across a broad spectrum, it seems likely that Hussein will be tried before a court in Iraq operating with some form of international assistance.
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The UN General Assembly Requests a World Court Advisory Opinion On Israel's Separation Barrier
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The World Court Finds that U.S. Attacks on Iranian Oil Platforms in 1987-1988 Were Not Justifiable as Self-Defense, but the United States Did Not Violate the Applicable Treaty with Iran
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The Arrest Warrant Against The Liberian President, Charles Taylor
On June 4, 2003, the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) issued an arrest warrant against Charles Taylor, the incumbent President of Liberia. When the warrant was issued, Mr. Taylor was traveling to Ghana for talks with Liberian rebel groups to end a four-year civil war that has destabilized West Africa.
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