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Formal trial proceedings against the alleged planners of the 9/11 atrocities have finally begun. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-defendants were arraigned on capital charges before a military judge in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Saturday. The Obama administration claims that its improved military commission rules ensure a fair and credible trial. But outside the United States, who will view a U.S. military trial and potential execution of our enemies as credible?

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Aisha Gadhafi reiterates call for probe into father's deathupdated: Thu May 03 2012 06:46:00

The daughter of deposed Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi asked international prosecutors to begin investigating her father's and brother's deaths as possible war crimes in a letter submitted Wednesday to the United Nations Security Council.

Charles Taylor guilty of aiding rebelsupdated: Sat Apr 28 2012 05:24:00

An international war crimes court finds ex-Liberian leader Charles Taylor guilty of aiding militias in Sierra Leone.

Where should Gadhafi son be extradited?updated: Thu Apr 19 2012 19:30:00

CNN's Zain Verjee speaks to the ICC's chief prosecutor about where Moammar Gadhafi's son should be tried.

Libya has 'great evidence' against Gadhafi's son, ICC prosecutor saysupdated: Thu Apr 19 2012 19:30:00

Libyan prosecutors have gathered "great evidence" against the son of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi, International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Thursday, reopening the controversial question of where Saif al-Islam Gadhafi will be tried.

Libya appeals ICC order to hand over Saif Gadhafiupdated: Tue Apr 10 2012 12:50:00

Libya's government on Tuesday appealed a request from the International Criminal Court to hand over Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, saying it should be given more time to make its own case.

Hand over Saif Gadhafi, court tells Libyaupdated: Thu Apr 05 2012 18:17:00

Libya must make arrangements to hand over Saif al-Islam Gadhafi to the International Criminal Court immediately, court officials said Thursday, complaining that the son of Libya's deposed leader has been mistreated and "physically attacked" since he was captured last year.

Peace plan backlash in Syria?updated: Wed Apr 04 2012 11:41:00

Former British Foreign Secretary David Owen discusses different approaches to dealing with Syria's upheaval.

Syria must be held to the law of warupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 11:41:00

The U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria recently determined that the fighting in Syria is not an "armed conflict" (PDF) -- the legal term for war -- under international law because the opposition forces are not sufficiently organized. Yet surely the protesters, dissident fighters and terrified citizens caught up in the violence in Syria believe they are at war.

George Clooney arrested at Sudan protestupdated: Wed Mar 21 2012 01:29:00

George Clooney and his father were arrested for committing an act of civil disobedience in protest of the Sudanese govt.

George Clooney arrested in Sudan protestupdated: Wed Mar 21 2012 01:29:00

Police arrested actor George Clooney and others Friday during a protest at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington.

Libya moves for Gadhafi spy chief's extraditionupdated: Mon Mar 19 2012 12:38:00

Interpol issued a Red Notice alert for Libya's former spy chief, who was arrested in Mauritania last week and is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

Former Libyan spy chief arrested in Mauritaniaupdated: Sat Mar 17 2012 16:19:00

Libya said Saturday it will seek extradition of its former spy chief who was arrested in Mauritania and is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

ICC finds Congolese warlord guiltyupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 13:45:00

The International Criminal Court finds a Congolese warlord guilty of war crimes. CNN's Zain Verjee reports.

Kenyan leaders to stand trial on human rights violationsupdated: Mon Jan 23 2012 13:41:00

Four Kenyan officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, will stand trial on human rights violations that are alleged to have occurred after the 2007 election, the International Criminal Court ruled Monday.

Trial plans uncertain months after capture of Gadhafi's sonupdated: Mon Jan 23 2012 09:40:00

Conflicting reports emerged Monday about whether the son of Libya's deposed leader would be tried there.

Sudanese president visits post-Gadhafi Libyaupdated: Sat Jan 07 2012 10:50:00

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, wanted for crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, arrived in Libya Saturday to visit with the country's post-Gadhafi leaders.

Can Arab League monitor Syria?updated: Wed Dec 28 2011 12:34:00

Concern grows in Syria that Arab League monitors aren't getting the access they need to assess the crackdown there.

Syrian activists slam Arab League mission headupdated: Wed Dec 28 2011 12:34:00

The selection of a Sudanese military commander to head the Arab League monitoring mission in Syria is a "farce" because of his government's actions in the embattled Darfur region, a Syrian opposition group said Wednesday.

War crimes court leaves Gadhafi probe to Libyaupdated: Tue Dec 20 2011 14:05:00

U.N. war-crimes prosecutors are leaving an investigation into the death of ousted Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi to Libyan authorities for now, they said Tuesday.

Kenya to challenge high court judge's arrest warrant for Sudanese presidentupdated: Wed Nov 30 2011 05:55:00

The Kenyan government plans to appeal a warrant issued by its high court calling for the arrest of the Sudanese president over alleged war crimes.

Sudan expels Kenyan ambassador over Kenyan ruling to arrest al-Bashirupdated: Mon Nov 28 2011 20:34:00

The government of Sudan on Monday ordered Kenya's ambassador to leave the country, after the Kenyan High Court ruled that Sudan's president must be arrested if he sets foot on Kenyan soil.

ICC backs down on Saif Gadhafi trial demandupdated: Wed Nov 23 2011 14:41:00

Libya could try Saif al-Islam Gadhafi itself rather than handing him over to International Criminal Court if Libya can prove it has a functioning justice system, ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Wednesday.

Transitional Cabinet named in Libyaupdated: Wed Nov 23 2011 05:41:00

Libya's acting prime minister on Tuesday announced a new Cabinet approved by the National Transitional Council as the North African nation continues to reshape itself following the end of Moammar Gadhafi's 42-year rule.

Life returning to normal in Libyaupdated: Wed Nov 23 2011 05:41:00

Life in Libya's capital is slowly returning to normal. Producer Jomana Karadsheh shows us some of what's changed.

What Saif Gadhafi's capture meansupdated: Sat Nov 19 2011 16:28:00

CNN's Ben Wedeman discusses the significance of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi's capture.

Who is Saif al-Islam Gadhafi?updated: Sat Nov 19 2011 16:28:00

After months in hiding, Saif al-Islam Gadhafi was finally tracked down in Libya's southern desert by fighters from the western Zintan mountains.

A glimpse into the Gadhafi familyupdated: Sat Nov 19 2011 12:55:00

Here is a look at the family of Moammar Gadhafi -- a large, at times quarrelsome, clan that helped the embattled strongman hold onto power for more than four decades.

Refer Syria's leaders to International Criminal Courtupdated: Thu Nov 17 2011 14:28:00

The crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Syria has resulted in at least 3,500 deaths. The United Nations Security Council should immediately request that all charges of crimes against humanity in Syria be referred to the International Criminal Court.

British soldiers in Libya operation going homeupdated: Sat Oct 29 2011 04:34:00

British soldiers involved in the NATO operation in Libya are headed home, the U.K. defence ministry said, following a decision to end the mission next week.

Alleged atrocities by militia in Libyaupdated: Sat Oct 29 2011 04:34:00

CNN's Dan Rivers reports there are strong indications that retaliatory executions may have occurred In Libya.

NATO ending Libya missionupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 08:05:00

After seven months of an aerial bombing campaign that helped depose Moammar Gadhafi, NATO said Friday it was ending its mission in Libya next week.

U.N. ends mandate for NATO mission in Libyaupdated: Thu Oct 27 2011 22:22:00

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to end military operations in Libya.

Libya adopts Sharia law, causing concernupdated: Thu Oct 27 2011 22:22:00

Libya's new leader declares that Sharia law will be the 'main source' for new constitution, raising eyebrows.

Lawyer: Gadhafi family to file war crimes complaint against NATOupdated: Thu Oct 27 2011 15:51:00

The family of deceased Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi will file a war crimes complaint against NATO with the International Criminal Court, a lawyer representing the family said Thursday.

A 'new Libya' must probe Gadhafi killingupdated: Tue Oct 25 2011 10:20:00

Last week, Libya's former leader, Moammar Gadhafi, was killed, apparently by rebel forces. When he was captured, he was by all accounts alive, with a gunshot to the arm.

U.N. calls for Gadhafi death investigation updated: Fri Oct 21 2011 17:02:00

The United Nations and two major human rights groups called Friday for an investigation into the death of Moammar Gadhafi amid questions over the final moments of the late Libyan strongman's life.

How did Gadhafi die?updated: Fri Oct 21 2011 17:02:00

CNN's Hala Gorani reports on the controversy over the way in which Moammar Gadhafi met his death.

Malawi hosts Sudan's president, wanted for war crimesupdated: Fri Oct 14 2011 05:34:00

Malawi welcomed Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for a regional trade meeting Thursday over the objections of the International Criminal Court and human rights activists.

International criminal court to probe war crimes in Ivory Coastupdated: Mon Oct 03 2011 22:37:00

The International Criminal Court on Monday granted the court's chief prosecutor permission to open an investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Ivory Coast during months of post-election turmoil last year.

Defiance, crackdown continue in Syriaupdated: Fri Sep 23 2011 21:26:00

Protests continue in Syria as Pres. Obama calls for stiffer sanctions against the regime. CNN's Jonathan Mann reports.

World pressure grows on Syriaupdated: Fri Sep 23 2011 21:26:00

World pressure against the Syrian regime intensified Friday with imposition of more international sanctions and a renewed call by a U.N. body to bring in the International Criminal Court.

After a day of intense fighting, anti-Gadhafi forces pull backupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 22:42:00

Revolutionary forces attacked loyalist strongholds Friday in a failed attempt to snuff out continuing resistance from forces loyal to ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Will Gadhafi's son return to Libya?updated: Fri Sep 16 2011 22:42:00

A Libyan delegation heads to Niger to demand the handover of Saadi Gadhafi. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Surface to air missiles on the looseupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 09:41:00

CNN's Ben Wedeman reports on an open Tripoli warehouse emptied of surface to air missiles and full of artillery rounds.

U.S. doesn't think Gadhafi's foes know where he is, official saysupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 09:41:00

The United States does not know where ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is and does not believe the National Transitional Council has a lock on his whereabouts either, a senior U.S. official told CNN Thursday.

U.S.: Gadhafi not believed to be in Niger convoyupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 17:36:00

Two Libyan convoys have passed through Niger this week, officials in that country said Tuesday, fueling renewed speculation about the whereabouts of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and members of his family.

Libyan convoys pass through Nigerupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 17:36:00

CNN's Ben Wedeman on reports of two Libyan convoys crossing into Niger this week.

A glimpse into the Gadhafi familyupdated: Fri Sep 02 2011 01:22:00

There's a bounty on the head of Moammar Gadhafi, three of his children have fled the country, at least one is dead, and two of his sons seem to be having a public argument over whether to keep fighting or surrender to rebels.

ICC to present charges in Kenyan postelection violenceupdated: Thu Sep 01 2011 02:06:00

The International Criminal Court will present charges Thursday in the first phase of hearings against prominent Kenyans for their alleged roles in postelection violence that left hundreds dead four years ago.

Gadhafi family members in Algeriaupdated: Tue Aug 30 2011 07:09:00

The wife of Moammar Gadhafi, three of his children and some of his grandchildren arrived in Algeria on Monday morning.

Gadhafi family members in Algeria, ambassador saysupdated: Tue Aug 30 2011 07:09:00

The wife of fugitive Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, three of his children and some of his grandchildren arrived in Algeria on Monday morning, Algerian diplomats said.

Detained Sudanese journalist released, official saysupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 07:34:00

A Sudanese reporter was freed over the weekend after President Omar al-Bashir ordered the release of all detained journalists, a government official said.

Gadhafi forces launch attack on airportupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 21:16:00

CNN's Arwa Damon reports from the tarmac at the Tripoli airport where rebel and Gahdafi forces battle for control.

How credible are Libya's rebel leaders?updated: Tue Aug 23 2011 21:16:00

Libya's rebel leaders claimed Monday they had captured three of Moammar Gadhafi's sons, including Saif al-Islam, who is wanted on war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court. But shortly afterwards, Saif appeared in public in Tripoli, where he spoke to reporters -- raising serious questions about the reliability of the rebels' account of events.

A major win for Obama's Libya policyupdated: Mon Aug 22 2011 21:05:00

With Libyan rebels reaching Tripoli, the endgame is at hand. Intense fighting may lie ahead, but the power of the regime appears to be rapidly eroding.

Libya: What now?updated: Mon Aug 22 2011 21:05:00

CNN's Leone Lakhani discusses what's involved in Libya's reconstruction and transition away from Gadhafi's rule.

U.S., EU tell Syrian pres. to step asideupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 06:17:00

International pressure mounts for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to resign. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.

U.N. mission to travel to Syria as report draws bloodupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 06:17:00

A humanitarian mission from the United Nations will travel this weekend to Syria to look for effects of President Bashar al-Assad's protest crackdown, a U.N. official said Thursday shortly after the release of a damning report.

Suffering spreads across Horn of Africaupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 09:30:00

An aid worker discusses what it's like for drought victims and refugees in the Horn of Africa.

Somalia famine 'crime against humanity'?updated: Fri Aug 12 2011 09:30:00

Somalia is known to most Americans as the setting for the book and film "Black Hawk Down" and as the world center for modern-day pirates. It is the poster child for failed humanitarian interventions and for good intentions gone wrong.

U.N. Security Council discusses Syria amid reports of clashesupdated: Mon Aug 01 2011 21:52:00

The U.N. Security Council met Monday to discuss Syria amid reports of continuing clashes between the military and civilians.

U.S. broke international law by executing Mexican national, says U.N.updated: Fri Jul 08 2011 16:13:00

The United States breached international law by executing a Mexican national without having granted him consular access, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said Friday.

Mexican national executed in Texasupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 16:13:00

Humberto Leal Garcia Jr. was executed by lethal injection on Thursday evening in Texas.

One Mexican's death row case spills far beyond borders of Texasupdated: Thu Jul 07 2011 07:35:00

When he was arrested in Turkey in 1970, Billy Hayes was given a choice of whom to call. For a scared young man facing serious charges, it was an easy decision: The U.S. consulate in Istanbul.

Rebel leader: Gadhafi can stay in Libyaupdated: Mon Jul 04 2011 13:47:00

Libya's rebel leader says he does not have a problem with Moammar Gadhafi remaining in the country, once he resigns and as long as he remains under supervision, according to a television report.

Gadhafi could face rape charges, international prosecutor saysupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 14:43:00

The International Criminal Court is still trying to link Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son and his brother-in-law to rapes, but it does not yet have enough evidence to do so, prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Tuesday.

Misrata cheers Gadhafi arrest warrantupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 14:43:00

CNN's Ben Wedeman is in rebel-held Mistrata, Libya, sampling reaction to the arrest warrant issued for Moammar Gadhafi.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Gadhafiupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 20:50:00

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Monday for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and two of his relatives.

House rejects restricting Libya fundingupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 20:50:00

CNN's Dana Bash explains why Congress rejected a bill to reduce funding for U.S. military actions in Libya.

Arrival of Sudanese president to China delayedupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 08:31:00

The Sudanese president was scheduled to arrive in China on Monday, but the visit has been delayed without official explanation, Chinese ministry officials said.

Tunisia joins International Criminal Courtupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 15:43:00

Tunisia, the country where the Arab Spring uprisings began this year, has joined the International Criminal Court, becoming the first North African country to do so.

Criminal court asks for war crimes probe in Ivory Coastupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 13:06:00

The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court requested authorization Thursday to open an investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Ivory Coast during months of post-election turmoil.

How will the Libya conflict play out?updated: Wed Jun 15 2011 14:31:00

With the conflict between Libyan rebels and Moammar Gadhafi's forces dragging on with little progress, questions have been raised over NATO's ability to bring resolution to the conflict.

Pres. to make case for Libya missionupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 14:31:00

Sen. McCain reveals that the White House will make its case defending U.S. involvement in Libya in the next day or two.

Syrian ambassador to France denies having resignedupdated: Wed Jun 08 2011 06:32:00

Syria's ambassador to France, Lamia Shakkour, denied Tuesday that she has resigned her post, declaring late in the day that she would remain in her job until President Bashar al-Assad no longer wants her to remain in it.

Kenya to appeal ICC ruling on crimes-against-humanity suspectsupdated: Tue May 31 2011 11:51:00

Kenya plans to appeal an International Criminal Court decision rejecting a request that trials of six prominent men accused of crimes against humanity be held in their own country, an official said Tuesday.

'International justice works' -- but maybe not that wellupdated: Sat May 28 2011 08:06:00

In recent days, President Barack Obama has applauded efforts to bring former Serb Gen. Ratko Mladic and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi before international courts.

Mladic arrest hailed as 'important day for international justice'updated: Fri May 27 2011 07:07:00

World leaders and human rights groups celebrated the arrest of former Serbian army commander Ratko Mladic on Thursday, calling it "historic" and "an important step forward."

Prosecutor requests arrest warrants for Gadhafi, 2 othersupdated: Mon May 16 2011 21:08:00

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court sought the arrest of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and two relatives Monday, linking them to "widespread and systematic" attacks on civilians as they struggle to hold power.

U.N. envoy holds cease-fire talks in Tripoliupdated: Sun May 15 2011 22:35:00

A U.N. envoy held talks in Libya on Sunday, as NATO warplanes kept up their bombardment of forces loyal to longtime strongman Moammar Gadhafi, Libyan government officials said.

Source: Gadhafi facing possible arrest warrant from courtupdated: Sat May 14 2011 18:32:00

Moammar Gadhafi is among three Libyans facing arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, an official with direct knowledge of the case told CNN Saturday.

Bin Laden's son: I want answersupdated: Thu May 12 2011 06:16:00

Members of the bin Laden family want proof he is dead and want to know why an unarmed man was shot.

Bin Laden relatives want probe and proof of deathupdated: Thu May 12 2011 06:16:00

Relatives of Osama bin Laden want proof that the terrorist leader is dead and are calling for an investigation into how he was killed, according to Jean Sasson, an author who helped one of bin Laden's sons write a memoir.

Experts: Bin Laden kill 'clearly legal'updated: Fri May 06 2011 11:17:00

Former Solicitor General Walter Dellinger and CNN's David Gergen both argue the killing of Osama bin Laden was legal.

The killing of bin Laden: Was it legal?updated: Fri May 06 2011 11:17:00

Was the killing of Osama bin Laden legal under international law?

Libyan leaders may face arrest warrants for alleged war crimesupdated: Wed May 04 2011 17:18:00

The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court said in a report Wednesday there are "reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed and continue being committed in Libya."

War crimes threat against Gadhafi?updated: Wed May 04 2011 17:18:00

Moammar Gadhafi may face charges of crimes against humanity. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

2 alleged Rwandan rebel leaders face war crime charges in Germanyupdated: Wed May 04 2011 09:00:00

Two Rwandan rebel leaders went on trial in Germany on Wednesday on charges of crimes against humanity, war crimes and being members of a foreign terrorist group, a court statement said.

In Syria, Assad must exit the stageupdated: Wed Apr 27 2011 08:49:00

To say that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in trouble is an understatement. His security forces, roaming paramilitary thugs and now his army --which on Monday entered the southern town of Daraa -- have turned their guns and tanks on to the Syrian people. This is the response to an unprecedented uprising against the stale, corrupt and repressive Baathist security regime that Assad heads.

Global cocoa trade complicit in Ivory Coast atrocitiesupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 11:08:00

The capture of Laurent Gbagbo, whose refusal to concede the presidency of the Ivory Coast to challenger Alassane Ouattara despite his internationally recognized election loss nearly five months ago, is being accompanied by calls for him and his associates to face justice. But it is unclear what form this justice will take.

Gbagbo stepdaughter: Fight not overupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 11:08:00

Marie Antoinette Singleton tells CNN that Laurent Gbagbo stands for the truth and that the fight for Ivory Coast isn't over.

Gadhafi's choice -- power or prison?updated: Wed Apr 20 2011 06:31:00

"The Elba option is impossible in the modern world," sighed an unhappy German diplomat.

Conflict continues in Misrata, Libyaupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 06:31:00

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports that suspected NATO air strikes hit Tripoli while Misrata remains under siege.

Rights group: Gadhafi forces firing cluster munitionsupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 19:31:00

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi have fired cluster munitions into residential areas in the besieged western city of Misrata, Human Rights Watch said Friday.

Ivory Coast: Defiant Gbagbo surrendersupdated: Tue Apr 12 2011 18:05:00

CNN's Dan Rivers reports that the presidential tug-of-war in Ivory Coast appears to have come to a conclusion.

Ivory Coast struggles to regain stability under new leaderupdated: Tue Apr 12 2011 18:05:00

The European Union announced a recovery package of 180 million euros for the Ivory Coast on Tuesday as residents of the African nation attempted to adjust to life with a clear leader and relative stability after months of bloodshed.

Kenyans rally for 2 politicians accused of crimes against humanityupdated: Mon Apr 11 2011 13:33:00

Several thousand Kenyans attended a rally Monday for two prominent politicians who have been implicated in crimes against humanity and brought before the International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands.

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