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14 hours ago
- Politics
ICC Pres. Akane Criticizes U.S. Sanctions
News from Japan World Jun 28, 2025 18:40 (JST) Tokyo, June 28 (Jiji Press)--International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions against the Hague-based court. "The sanctions have had impacts on third countries, and they violate international law," she told Japanese media outlets online Friday. "The ICC system based on the rule of war, which the international community has developed over the years, could collapse" if the sanctions continue, she added. The ICC had launched an official investigation into alleged war crimes by U.S. service members in Afghanistan. The court also issued arrest warrants, including for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These actions angered the United States, which is not an ICC member. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Indus Treaty arbitration court is illegal, says India
NEW DELHI: India on Friday rejected the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty , describing it as illegal and refusing to recognise its authority to hear cases related to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in J&K. "India has never recognised the existence in law of this so-called Court of Arbitration, and India's position has all along been that the constitution of this so-called arbitral body is in itself a serious breach of the Indus Waters Treaty and consequently any proceedings before this forum and any award or decision taken by it are also for that reason illegal and per se void," MEA said. India's reaction came after the Hague-based Court of Arbitration rendered a "Supplemental Award" on the competence of the court in an arbitration initiated by Pakistan against India. In the Supplemental Award, the court considered its competence to address Pakistan's request to intervene over the decision made by India on April 23 to keep the 1960 Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack. Rejecting the authority of the court, MEA said, "No Court of Arbitration, much less this illegally constituted arbitral body which has no existence in the eye of law, has the jurisdiction to examine the legality of India's actions in exercise of its rights as a sovereign."
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CoA says it's competent to deal with Indian Waters Treaty dispute; MEA terms court illegal
The Court of Arbitration (CoA) at The Hague asserted its jurisdiction over the Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects dispute, despite India's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. India firmly rejected the CoA's ruling, deeming it "illegal" and a breach of the IWT. India has stated that the treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan ceases cross-border terrorism. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: The Hague-based Court of Arbitration (CoA), examining the design of Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects at Pakistan 's behest, in a 'supplementary award' declared that it was competent to address the dispute under the Indus Waters Treaty IWT ) despite India 's decision to put the agreement in however, firmly rejected this order, terming the court itself as "illegal" - a position taken much before the Pahalgam attacks. New Delhi had decided to cooperate only with neutral expert, asserting that two simultaneous processes cannot be in play."This latest charade at Pakistan's behest is yet another desperate attempt by it to escape accountability for its role as the global epicentre of terrorism. Pakistan's resort to this fabricated arbitration mechanism is consistent with its decades-long pattern of deception and manipulation of international forums," Ministry of External Affairs has maintained that the constitution of this "so-called arbitral body" is a "serious breach" of IWT. It has not participated in any of the proceedings of the court. Thus, MEA said, any award or decision is "illegal and per se void".India made it clear that the treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan "abjures its support for cross-border terrorism ". MEA added India is not bound by any obligations under the treaty. "No Court of Arbitration, much less this illegally constituted arbitral body which has no existence in the eye of law, has the jurisdiction to examine the legality of India's actions in exercise of its rights as a sovereign."CoA, however, said the text of the treaty "does not provide for the unilateral 'abeyance' or 'suspension' of the treaty... Rather, the treaty provides for its continuation in force until terminated by mutual consent by India and Pakistan... Accordingly, the text of the treaty, read in light of its object and purpose, does not allow either." CoA has held that these findings apply similarly with respect to the competence of the neutral expert.
Canada News.Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
Kremlin reveals how Putin will take part in BRICS summit
The Russian president will attend remotely, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will represent Russia in person Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil via video link, according to his foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov. This year's event, which will be the trade and development group's 17th annual summit, is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro in July. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be representing the country at the summit, Ushakov told Vesti in an interview on Wednesday. Putin will not travel to Brazil due to unresolved issues concerning an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC), the presidential aide said. "The president will participate via video link. This is related to difficulties related to the requirements of the ICC," Ushakov said. "The Brazilian government could not take a clear position that would allow our president to participate in this meeting." In 2023, the Hague-based institution's top prosecutor, Karim Khan, issued arrest warrants for Russia's president, as well as Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, on charges of unlawful deportation and transfer of minors during the Ukraine conflict. Moscow has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, explaining that it evacuated the children out of the war zone for their own safety. Moscow is in the process of compiling a list of children currently in Ukraine who need to be reunited with their families in Russia, Lvova-Belova said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum last week. The list will be passed on to Kiev's negotiating team at the next round of direct talks, she said. Furthermore, five of the 339 children Kiev demanded be sent back to Ukraine during the last round of negotiations in Istanbul are being prepared for return, Lvova-Belova said. Russia is not a signatory to the ICC's founding treaty and does not recognize its jurisdiction. Other non-signatories include the US, China, and Israel. US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the judicial body and its top prosecutor in February for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Khan accused both of war crimes committed during the Gaza conflict, along with three Hamas leaders.
Sharjah 24
3 days ago
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Putin will not attend BRICS Summit in Brazil due to ICC warrant
ICC warrant and legal implications Putin faces charges from the Hague-based ICC for the alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As Brazil is a signatory to the ICC, it would be obligated to arrest Putin if he entered the country. Participation via video link Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that Putin would join the BRICS summit virtually, stating, 'This is due to certain difficulties in the context of the ICC's requirements.' Putin's view of BRICS Putin has consistently promoted BRICS—which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and others—as a counterbalance to Western dominance in global affairs. Despite the absence of a formal trade pact, BRICS countries aim to strengthen economic and political cooperation. Past travel and repercussions In 2023, Putin made a surprise visit to Mongolia—an ICC member state—despite the warrant, drawing criticism from the ICC and the European Union for not enforcing the arrest. The upcoming Brazil summit would have posed a similar legal dilemma.
