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LaPresse: Paola Severino says “It is possible to prosecute alleged war crimes in Ukraine if proven”

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaPresse interviews Professor Paola Severino, former Italian minister of Justice (2011-2013).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaPresse interviews Professor Paola Severino, former Italian minister of Justice (2011-2013).
  • Severino said Thursday in New York that prosecuting alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Russian troops in Ukraine is possible if evidence is carefully collected, underlining that it is always important to acquire possible witnesses for testimony in such cases.
  • Recalling the case of Erich Priebke, the former nazi officer sentenced to life in Italy in the 1990's for war crimes committed during WWII, which has proven once again that war crimes and crimes against humanity do not expire, Severino underscored that the memory of war crimes is always present even in the minds of young people.
  • I think it would be the same in the Ukraine war.

Families of Flight PS752 victims submit request for the International Criminal Court Prosecutor to examine Iran’s role in the shootdown of Ukraine Airlines International Flight 752

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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The Association requested that the OTP include these crimes in its investigation of the situation in Ukraine.

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  • The Association requested that the OTP include these crimes in its investigation of the situation in Ukraine.
  • The request includes the evidence of victims directly impacted by the shootdown of flight PS752 and the actions of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps preceding and following the shootdown.
  • Javad Soleimani, Chair of the Associations Fact-Finding Committee, stated that: The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims believes that justice is not negotiable.
  • The families of the victims killed in the shootdown have been intimidated and harassed by Iranian authorities in the aftermath of the shootdown.

New Report - Animals, People and War: The Impact of Conflict

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report released today examines the profound impact upon all animals of modern-day conflict like wars and civil unrest. IFAW's (International Fund for Animal Welfare) "Animals, People and War: The Impact of Conflict" report covers the spectrum of companion pets, livestock, zoo animals and wildlife.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report released today examines the profound impact upon all animals of modern-day conflict like wars and civil unrest.
  • IFAW's (International Fund for Animal Welfare) " Animals, People and War: The Impact of Conflict " report covers the spectrum of companion pets, livestock, zoo animals and wildlife.
  • While the reduction of human suffering must be prioritized, the impact of conflict on animals must also be recognized and addressed.
  • To read the full report "Animals, People and War: The Impact of Conflict", click here .

BW Global Group Petitions International Criminal Court To Investigate Alleged Nigerian Government Atrocities In Biafra

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BW Global Group, LLC, (BWGG) a human rights and government accountability advocacy firm in Washington, D.C., today, filed a formal communication with the Office of the Prosecutor ("OTP") of the International Criminal Court ("ICC").

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BW Global Group, LLC, (BWGG) a human rights and government accountability advocacy firm in Washington, D.C., today, filed a formal communication with the Office of the Prosecutor ("OTP") of the International Criminal Court ("ICC").
  • Today, we are petitioning the International Criminal Court to investigate the criminal acts of the Nigerian government many of which have been well-documented by leading human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, leading news publications worldwide, and policy groups such as the Council on Foreign Relations," asserted Alan White, BWGG partner and Petitioner.
  • Kanu was denied legal counsel for weeks and Kanu has yet to appear in Nigerian court.)
  • BW Global Group is registered with the U.S. Department of Justice as an agent of the IPOB.

International Criminal Court: Statement by the High Representati

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Friday, September 4, 2020
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) plays an essential role in delivering justice to the victims of some of worlds most horrific crimes.

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  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) plays an essential role in delivering justice to the victims of some of worlds most horrific crimes.
  • Its independence and impartiality are crucial characteristics of the Courts work, which are fundamental for the legitimacy of its judgements.
  • The European Union is unwavering in its support for the universality of the Rome Statute and for the ICC.
  • We will resolutely defend it from any attempts aimed at obstructing the course of justice and undermining the international system of criminal justice.