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Akunov v. Kyrgyzstan
The death of a political activist in police custody in April 2007 after undergoing a severe beating reflects a larger pattern of violence in Kyrgyzstan.
Fear and Statelessness in Mauritania
An outbreak of violence in southern Mauritania has drawn attention to fears among the country's black population that a government census could lead to loss of citizenship rights.
Luxury Cars Worth $5m Add to UNESCO’s Prize Humiliation
The seizure of luxury cars by French police investigating corruption underlines why UNESCO should not go ahead with a prize honoring President Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea.
Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Court Excludes Victims' Voices
A recent decision by the co-investigating judges at the UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal in Cambodia marks a setback to the principle that victims of international crimes should be given a voice in the courtroom.
All Change at the ICC: Time to Focus on Merit, Not Connections
Over the next several months, the International Criminal Court will undergo its most significant leadership transition since coming into existence. It presents a major challenge and a significant opportunity.
UN Finds Kyrgyzstan Responsible for Death in Police Custody
The UN Human Rights Committee has found the government of Kyrgyzstan responsible for the 2004 death of a detainee in police custody, underlining continued concerns about the use of torture and violence by police in Kyrgyzstan.
The Return: Dilemmas for Congolese Refugees in Rwanda
Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees are poised to return to their home country after more than a decade of exile in neighboring Rwanda. They face a cold welcome.
Equatorial Guinea’s Obiang Prepares for New UNESCO Prize Bid
There are signs that Equatorial Guinea is laying the groundwork for a new bid to persuade UNESCO’s board that, after 32 years of dictatorial and repressive rule, President Teodoro Obiang is a man worth honoring.
Qaddafi: No Asylum Across Libya's Southern Border
Burkina Faso and Niger have both signed the Rome Treaty setting up the International Criminal Court, which should rule them out as potential havens for Muammar Qaddafi, the deposed Libyan leader.
Stateless in the Dominican Republic: One Family's Story
When two-month-old Rosleidi fell ill, her mother, Roxana, counted on the family's health insurance to provide her daughter with the care she needed. Were it only so simple.
Qaddafi's Arrest Warrant: To Seal or Not to Seal
Muammar Qaddafi's recent offer to talk has raised the question of whether the transition to peace is helped or hampered by a public International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Would keeping indictments confidential facilitate justice?
Why the Convention on Statelessness Matters
The Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, which is marking its 50th anniversary, remains the best international tool we have to help the more than 12 million people around the world who have no nationality anywhere.
Libya: Local Justice, International Crimes and the ICC
International law requires Libya's National Transitional Council to implement the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court, and to hand any suspects it holds over to The Hague.
The ICC's First Trial: Milestones Mixed with Near-Disasters
After some six years of proceedings, the International Criminal Court trial of Thomas Lubanga is entering its final phase. The case has been marked by both milestones and near-disasters for international justice.
Case Watch: Are Journalists Entitled to Honest Mistakes?
The European Court of Human Rights overturns two separate defamation findings against journalists in Malta and Ukraine in rulings that reinforce media freedom.
Case Watch: Ensuring that Justice is Not a Charade
Sometimes a court conviction can be part of a cover-up, as demonstrated by two recent rulings by the European Court of Human Rights that involve police abuses in Turkey and Georgia.
England Riots: Time for a Public Inquiry, with Policing on the Agenda
The impact of "stop and search" powers now widely used by police in England's cities must be part of a full public inquiry into the causes of the riots that erupted last week.
Statement on Prison Reforms in Kazakhstan
The Open Society Foundations express grave concern over the recent announcement by the government of Kazakhstan that it will return oversight of its detention facilities to the Ministry of Interior.
Italian Supreme Court: Amor Vincit Omnia in Migrant Rights Case
Italy's Supreme Court has ruled that the right to marriage cannot be curtailed by the country's efforts to control undocumented migration.
Briefing Paper and Timeline: The Trial of Thomas Lubanga at the ICC
This Open Society Justice Initiative background paper summarizes the main events and issues in the case against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, the first trial launched by the International Criminal Court.
