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The International Criminal Court enjoyed overwhelming support among African states when it was established 20 years ago. That has changed, with the continent’s leaders calling the court imperialist and biased - and in 2017 the African Union urged African countries to withdraw from the ICC.
Michelle Nel argues there’s a case to be made for this mass withdrawal, and the continent already has the makings of a more viable alternative to ensure those who are guilty of crimes against humanity don’t go unpunished.
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The acquittal of Jean-Pierre Bemba on war crimes charges puts the ICC in even deeper crisis.
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Michelle Nel, Stellenbosch University
An African court with international criminal jurisdiction which has been debated but never been put into operation could be an option if Africa withdraws from the ICC.
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Arts + Culture
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Susan Lawler, La Trobe University
Bats have symbolised everything from insanity to good luck. A new book explores their place in our collective imagination.
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Environment + Energy
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Trevor Thornton, Deakin University
Buying reusable bags every time you shop is worse than just using plastic.
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Politics + Society
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David Cortright, University of Notre Dame
American policymakers and lawmakers are floating unilateral sanctions against Russia, Iran and even Turkey in an effort to change behavior. But research shows sanctions only work in narrow circumstances.
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Stefanie Kappler, Durham University; Louis Monroy-Santander, Durham University
Post-conflict processes are often slowed down or even halted by fear. Can Colombia buck the trend?
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Fiona Andrews, Deakin University
The number of families living in high-rise, inner-city apartments is growing. Yet our research shows many parents find it challenging to raise children in such housing.
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Science + Technology
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Alan Cooper, University of Adelaide; Alan N Williams, UNSW; Nigel Spooner, University of Adelaide
Aboriginal Australians have effectively been on their country for as long as modern human populations have been outside of Africa. We have a limit as to how long ago that was: around 50,000 years.
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