Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are dropping an investigation into whether U.S. sanctions against Venezuela qualified as crimes against humanity.
into possible crimes committed by Venezuelan security forces under Maduro’s rule during a crackdown on anti-government protests in 2017. Last year, appeals judges ordered chief prosecutor Karim Khan to recuse himself from an investigation into Venezuela, citing a conflict of interest.
Khan’s sister-in-law, international criminal lawyer Venkateswari Alagendra, has been part of a team representing Maduro's government., having stepped down temporarily pending an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Separately, the prosecutor’s office said Thursday that it was moving forward with an investigation into possible crimes against humanity committed by Belarus.into its neighbor over severe crackdowns faced by opposition groups. Lithuania claims the hard-line president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, forced dissidents over the border, giving the court jurisdiction. Lithuania is a member of the court, but Belarus is not. The decision opens up the possibility that Lukashenko and other Belarusian officials could face charges at the ICC. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader in exile, applauded the decision. “This decision restores hope — that justice will prevail, that those responsible will be held accountable, and that the victims will finally receive truth and justice,” she said in a statement to The Associated Press. —Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Weather Authority Alert Day declared for Southeast Georgia until 1 p.m.Florida bill that would increase pay for coaches heads to Gov. DeSantis' deskTaking you through ALL of TPC Sawgrass in under 11 minutes▶Annie R. Morgan Elementary on Jacksonville’s Westside to become tech incubator, community hubCaptain Sandy questions state’s handling of plea deal in Nocatee homebuilding fraud caseCourt ruling could have impact on whether red-light camera remain legalCity Council president forms committee to investigate JEAEWU women's hoops team playing in 1st NCAA DII tournamentCaught up with Anton Harrison. It was his first time at The Players Championship.Trucks on 10 back at it again at TPC SawgrassTPC Sawgrass packed the day before the Players kicks offHave your umbrella ready as you head to The Players ChampionshipYour Goodwill donations do more than you think: How one item supports job training in North FloridaYour Goodwill donations do more than you think: How one item supports job training in North FloridaVeteran helped by Operation New Uniform shares how $10K donation will help service membersTracking much-needed rain in our forecast as drought drags onJacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees‘The people’s utility’: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA feesLudacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players ChampionshipLawsuit filed over firearm policy at Bradford County FairMarch 10, 6 p.m. scene of a crash on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX working to learn moreClay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the programGet your garden growing! The weather is perfect and there is some rain on the wayDon't pack up the jacket despite near record highs in our forecastMorning Show anchor Bruce Hamilton shares update on his cancer journey
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