International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues

Arieff, Alexis ; Margesson, Rhoda ; Browne, Marjorie Ann ; Weed, Matthew C.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: International affairs;    Law;    International courts;    International law;    Criminal justice;   

RP-ID  :  RL34665
RP-ID  :  RL34665_2011Jul22

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has, to date, opened cases exclusively in Africa. Cases concerning 25 individuals are open before the Court, pertaining to crimes allegedly committed in six African states: Libya, Kenya, Sudan (Darfur), Uganda (the Lord's Resistance Army, LRA), the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic.This report provides background on current ICC cases and examines issues raised by the ICC's actions in Africa.