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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Recommendations for the investigation and prosecution of international crimes resulting in environmental damage

21.03.2024

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TRIAL International contributed to the ‘An Environmental Compact for Ukraine’ report titled ‘A Green Future: Recommendations for Accountability and Recovery’ published in February 2024. Our recommendations include a number of strategic reflections regarding the investigation and prosecu...

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Republika Srpska to Include War Torture Victims in Medical Rehabilitation Efforts

14.03.2024

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TRIAL International, alongside Foundation United Women and Foundation Lara, welcomes the Government of Republika Srpska'...

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Former Syrian Vice President Rifaat al-Assad will stand trial in Switzerland on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity

12.03.2024

Syria

(Geneva, 12 March 2024) – Former Syrian Vice-President Rifaat al-Assad will stand trial in Switzerland for war crimes an...

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Towards a Convention on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity: Recommandations to States

07.03.2024 - (Last modified: 05.03.2024)

Global

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Video: punishing wartime sexual violence

22.02.2024

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Defamation trial: Bern court dismisses Kolmar Group AG’s claims

21.02.2024

Switzerland

The Regional Court of Bern-Mittelland has acquitted the authors of a report published by Public Eye and TRIAL Internatio...

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Human Rights and Justice Centre: Facilitating justice for victims and survivors of Nepal's civil war

13.02.2024

Nepal

The 13th February marks the 28th anniversary of the beginning of the civil war in Nepal which lasted 10 years. However...

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Ending the cycle of impunity in Ukraine and beyond!

13.02.2024 - (Last modified: 15.02.2024)

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Two years ago, the world watched with dismay as Russian forces invaded Ukraine. This conflict, far from fading, continues to claim lives, destroy critical infrastructure and blatantly violate international law. Civilians, the primary victims of this tragedy, are suffering atrocitie...

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All parties have been heard: Summary of the proceedings of the third week of the trial of Ousman Sonko

26.01.2024

The Gambia

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A note at the centre of the argument: Summary of the proceedings of the second week of the trial of Ousman Sonko

22.01.2024 - (Last modified: 26.01.2024)

The Gambia

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