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Charles Taylor’s Lawyer Now Needs a Lawyer Himself
In another unexpected detour at the Charles Taylor war-crimes trial, the Liberian president's own counsel faces disciplinary charges.
Justice Initiatives: Human Rights and Justice Sector Reform in Africa
This issue of Justice Initiatives documents some of the challenges to justice sector reform in Africa today, and the varied responses that interested actors are pursuing.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell Subpoenaed, Prosecutors to Reopen Case
Naomi Campbell is to be served a subpoena and compelled to testify in the war-crimes trial of Charles Taylor, about an alleged diamond gift she received from the former Liberian president in 1997.
Legacy: Completing the Work of the The Special Court for Sierra Leone
As the Special Court for Sierra Leone moves towards completing its mandate, this report highlights issues that require urgent attention to safeguard its achievements so far.
Barack Obama's Visit to Africa and the International Criminal Court Prosecution of Omar Al-Bashir of Sudan
Amid much controversy over the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Sudan president Omar Al-Bashir, the United States can play a leading role in clarifying the situation.
Charles Taylor’s Fate: Will He Be Back in Liberia?
An international tribunal rules on Thursday on the appeal of Charles Taylor, former Liberian president, against his conviction and 50-year sentence for war crimes.
New Website Monitors International Criminal Court's Kenya Proceedings
The Open Society Justice Initiative has launched a website focused on International Criminal Court proceedings arising from the post-election violence that erupted in Kenya in 2007.
Website Launches to Track Bemba Trial at International Criminal Court
The Open Society Justice Initiative announces the launch of a monitoring website to provide daily updates and expert commentary on the trial of former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, who faces charges of war crimes and crimes...
Mad Dog in The Hague?
It might seem quixotic for the International Criminal Court to indict Libya's unrepentant leader, Muammar al-Qaddafi. But the call for justice can have a pragmatic effect too.
Rios Montt Genocide Trial: New Website Will Report on Proceedings
The Open Society Justice Initiative is supporting a website project focusing on the genocide trial of Efrain Rios Montt, the former general who ruled Guatemala in the early 1980s.
International Justice Monitor: A New Resource for Tracking Mass Atrocity Trials
A new website builds on seven years of monitoring trials of mass atrocities, in courts from The Hague to Guatemala and Cambodia.
Swiss Criminal Investigation Targets War Crime of Pillage
Swiss prosecutors are investigating the alleged illegal trade of minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following a complaint filed by TRIAL International and the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Katanga Judgment Underlines Need for Stronger ICC Focus on Sexual Violence
The conviction of Germain Katanga for war crimes is a welcome step forward. But when it comes to crimes like rape and sexual slavery, international tribunals like this one have done a poor job.
ICC Credibility and the Case against Laurent Gbagbo
The opening of hearings in the International Criminal Court's case against Laurent Gbagbo, the former president of Ivory Coast, comes at a critical time for the tribunal.
A Better Tool for Ensuring International Justice
The Open Society Justice Initiative is unveiling a new tool for making the work done by the International Criminal Court and other key tribunals more accessible to all.
Two Steps Forward in the Patient Pursuit of Ill-Gotten Gains
Arrests in Panama and Spain highlight the role civil society can play in fighting the corruption and illicit financial flows now targeted in the new global development goals.
Forging a New Path to Gender Justice
Over the past two decades, international courts have galvanized a global movement recognizing sexual violence as an instrument of war and oppression.
International Justice Day: Monitoring the Process
To mark World Day for International Criminal Justice, here's a quick look at the work that the Open Society Justice Initiative is doing to monitor the proceedings of the International Criminal Court and the special tribunals set up for Sierra...
Challenges, Opportunities in Nigerian Law
OSI's Chidi Odinkalu sees a potential watershed moment in Nigeria's upcoming April 2007 general elections.