International criminal law
Holding Russia accountable for war crimes
In wartime, it is rare that people are held accountable for the crimes they commit. Sometimes justice takes decades, or it never comes. But cell phones and city surveillance videos mean that atrocities can be caught on cameras. Dina Temple-Raston, the host of the podcast, “Click Here,” reports that Ukrainian officials are working with the International Criminal Court to collect the data and file cases so those who commit war crimes don’t go free.
Viral Video “Kony 2012” sparks activism, criticism
As of Friday, “Kony 2012,” a video produced by the non-profit group Invisible Children has been viewed over 56 million times. It’s a call for global awareness and action against the notorious Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony. But there’s been criticism of the filmmaker as well.
