“Was Syria Worth This Price?”
On the anniversary of the fall of the regime, our joy is mixed with bitterness and our laughter with tears.
12 Dec 25
International justice
In Absentia: Is Ukraine Upholding the Right to Fair Trial?
Such trials are seen as problematic in many jurisdictions and could lead to further litigation.
12 Dec 25
Sentences Cut For Two War Crimes Convictions
The lawyers did not dispute guilt but argued the court applied the wrong legal article in sentencing.
12 Dec 25
Verdicts Without a Trial: Russian Prosecutions in Crimea
Experts and investigators have ample evidence that Russia systematically fabricates cases against its opponents while withholding the right to a fair trial.
4 Dec 25
How Russia is Militarising Ukrainian Children
Ukraine is campaigning for this phenomenon to be recognised as a new, stand-alone international crime.
3 Dec 25
Russian Commander Faces Multiple Charges
Verdicts in cases including murder and cruel treatment expected in coming months.
28 Nov 25
First Acquittal in Russian War Crimes Prosecution
Prosecutor intends to appeal court decision that found evidence insufficient to convict serviceman of looting.
28 Nov 25
Russian Soldier Sentenced for Rape in Occupied Kharkiv Region
Survivor was forced to hide in a minefield to escape her attacker.
27 Nov 25
Ukrainian Returnees Face Complex Needs
Judicial and human rights institutions integrate support for returning detainees into ongoing war crimes justice processes.
18 Nov 25
Explaining the Slow Pace of War Crimes Justice
Administrative challenges, staffing issues and lack of capacity have led to a "colossal" gap between documented war crimes and verdicts.
14 Nov 25
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