With all the hype surrounding the impending indictment of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, you may be thinking, “Where in the world is the ICC?” Depending on your knowledge base, you may mean that literally or figuratively, and we’ve created a map to catch you up on both.
The International Criminal Court, or ICC, is a permanent court located in The Hague, Netherlands that has jurisdiction over cases of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
Click here for an interactive map that highlights the cases currently before the ICC and the situations that the ICC is investigating.
For more information on the role of the ICC in ending impunity for atrocities in Africa, visit the Enough Project ICC Special Page.