International Criminal Court prosecutors tell Newsweek what the challenges of building a case against Russia are and how Ukrainians can help gather evidence.
in Ukraine were attacked, bringing the total to 14 facilities and further building the case that Russia is violating international law with its bombings.strongly condemns these attacks," the organization said in a statement."Attacks on health care violate international law and endanger lives. Even in times of conflict, we must protect the sanctity and safety of health care, a fundamental human right.
On March 7, 2022, the World Health Organization raised the total number of attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine to 14. Residents of Irpin flee heavy fighting via a destroyed bridge as Russian forces entered the city on March 07, 2022, in Irpin, Ukraine.
"Ukrainian territory is protected by the ICC statutes because Ukraine itself deposited two declarations that gives the court jurisdiction over the territory of Ukraine," Leila Nadya Sadat, special adviser on crimes against humanity to the ICC Prosecutor, toldSadat, who is also the James Carr Professor of International Criminal Law at the Washington University School of Law, said the attacks on Ukraine's hospitals are part of a growing trend that has been seen in international...
"In this particular case, this is a war of aggression," Sadat said."They're intending to subdue a city, so far as we can tell, and once Ukraine starts to fight back, Ukrainian military forces of course become a legitimate target. Civilian objects—cities, schools hospitals—are not legitimate targets."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cleveland International Film Festival joins boycott of Russia cinemaThe festival said in a statement that it removed its Russian films from its initial lineup, due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine denounces proposed evacuation corridors to Russia, BelarusLocal Ukrainian leaders said there was no confirmation of a temporary cease-fire as Vladimir Putin's military continued its attacks.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Russia openly announcing 'planned atrocity'Over 1 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to Poland since the Russian invasion, Poland's Border Guard said on Sunday.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Thousands trapped in Mariupol as Russia shells escape routePeople in Irpin, Ukraine, flee amid shelling as Russia's war on the eastern European country continues. LIVE UPDATES:
Read more »
Russia snubs UN court hearings in case brought by UkraineTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Ukraine pleaded with the United Nations’ top court Monday to order Russia to halt its devastating invasion, saying Moscow is already committing widespread …
Read more »