Prof Marc Weller believes the ICC’s creeping jurisdiction is part of a broader trend
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Ukraine
What A Ukraine Peace Plan Could Look Like
Behind closed doors in Moscow, Kyiv, Brussels, Washington, and other capitals, diplomats, elected leaders, and military officers are gearing up for what will likely be a full-court press to find a resolution to Europe’s largest land war since World War II.
Syria
Syria’s new govt says to suspend constitution, parliament for three months
Syria’s new government spokesman told AFP on Thursday the country’s constitution and parliament would be suspended for the duration of the three-month transition period following president Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
Syria
Syrian rebels name new PM as outside powers move to shore up interests
Israel plans to create ‘sterile defensive zone’ inside southern border, and Turkey bombs Kurdish targets in north Syria.
Myanmar
The ICC’s Action on the Rohingya is Historic, but the Court Should Go Further
The arrest warrant against junta chief Min Aung Hlaing only addresses a tiny portion of the crimes committed by the Myanmar armed forces.
Syria
Syrian rebel leader, outgoing PM discuss ‘transfer of power’
Syrian rebels say leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani met for the first time Monday with the outgoing prime minister following the lightning advance by rebels who ousted President Bashar Assad.
Syria
Syrian rebels topple Assad who flees to Russia in Mideast shakeup
Syrian rebels seized the capital Damascus unopposed on Sunday after a lightning advance that sent President Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Russia after a 13-year civil war and six decades of his family’s autocratic rule.
Ukraine
Trump Calls for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Ukraine After Meeting Zelensky in Paris
Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office.
Yemen
Yemen can’t wait ‘forever’ for peace roadmap, UN envoy says
Yemen has been relatively peaceful since the start of a UN brokered ceasefire in April 2022, even as the Houthis have attacked shipping in the Red Sea.