A. Libya – El Hishri Case [Arrest and surrender]
- On 16 July 2025, German authorities arrested Mr. Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a Libyan national and former senior official of the Mitiga Prison, pursuant to an ICC arrest warrant issued under seal by Pre‑Trial Chamber I for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, torture, rape, and sexual violence, committed between February 2015 and early 2020.
- On 1 December 2025, the Court announced that Mr. El Hishri had been surrendered to ICC custody in The Hague.
- On 3 December 2025, Mr. El Hishri appeared before the Chamber of the ICC. The Chamber provisionally scheduled the confirmation of charges hearing for 19 May 2026.
- More information about the case can be found here.
B. Central African Republic – Yekatom & Ngaïssona Case [Convictions]
- On 24 July 2025, ICC Trial Chamber V issued its trial judgment in the case of The Prosecutor v. Alfred Yekatom and Patrice‑Édouard Ngaïssona, finding both accused guilty of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Bangui and the west of the Central African Republic.
- The Office of the Prosecutor issued a statement welcoming the convictions as an important step for accountability and for victims in the Central African Republic.
- More information about the case can be found here.
C. Philippines – Duterte Case [Postponement of confirmation hearing and interim release]
- On 8 September 2025, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I announced that the confirmation of charges hearing in the case of The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, initially scheduled for 23 September 2025, would be postponed to allow sufficient time to adjudicate the request from the defense alleging that Mr. Duterte is not fit to stand trial. The hearing was postponed to 23 February 2026.
- In a separate development, on 28 November 2025, the Appeals Chamber confirmed a decision rejecting the defense's request for Mr. Duterte's interim release, holding that continued detention remained necessary according to article 58(1)(b) of the Rome Statute.
- More information about the case can be found here.
D. Uganda – Kony Case [Confirmation of charges in absentia]
- On 10 September 2025, Pre‑Trial Chamber III concluded the confirmation of charges hearing in The Prosecutor v. Joseph Kony in the absence of the suspect, following the Appeals Chamber's confirmation on 3 June 2025 that such proceedings may be held in absentia.
- On 6 November 2025, the Chamber confirmed 39 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Mr. Kony allegedly committed in northern Uganda between at least 1 July 2002 and 31 December 2005, thereby allowing the case to move procedurally towards trial upon his surrender to the Court.
- More information about the case can be found here.
E. Sudan (Darfur) – Abd‑Al‑Rahman ("Ali Kushayb") Case [Trial judgment and sentencing]
- On 6 October 2025, ICC Trial Chamber I delivered judgment in the case of The Prosecutor v. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd‑Al‑Rahman ("Ali Kushayb"), finding the former Janjaweed leader guilty beyond reasonable doubt of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur, Sudan, between August 2003 and April 2004.
- The Office of the Prosecutor welcomed the conviction, noting that it marks the first conviction in the Situation in Darfur, Sudan; the first conviction in a situation referred to the Court by the UN Security Council; and the first conviction for gender-based persecution at the Court.
- On 9 December 2025, the Chamber sentenced Mr. Abd-Al-Rahman to 20 years of imprisonment.
- More information about the case can be found here.
F. Mali – Al Hassan Case [Reparations submissions]
- On 17 September 2025, ICC Trial Chamber X held a hearing to consider final written and oral submissions on reparations in the case of The Prosecutor v. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, following Mr. Al Hassan's earlier conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Timbuktu between 2 April 2012 and 29 January 2013. The Chamber will reflect on the extent of harm suffered by victims and the appropriate forms of reparations.
- More information about the case can be found here.
G. Central African Republic – Said Case [Closing statements and deliberations]
- From 25 to 26 November 2025, Trial Chamber VI heard closing statements in the case of The Prosecutor v. Mahamat Said Abdel Kani from the Prosecution, Defense, and Legal Representatives of Victims regarding alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed at the Office Central de Répression du Banditisme in Bangui in 2013. The Chamber will deliberate on the proceedings and deliver its judgment in due course.
- More information about the case can be found here.
A. Situation in Afghanistan [Issuance of arrest warrants]
- Building on the Prosecutor's applications for arrest warrants of 23 January 2025, on 8 July 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber II issued arrest warrants for Mr. Haibatullah Akhundzada, Supreme Leader of the Taliban, and Mr. Abdul Hakim Haqqani, Chief Justice of the Taliban. The Chamber found reasonable grounds to believe that they bear responsibility for the crime against humanity of persecution on gender and political grounds under article 7(1)(h) of the Rome Statute, notably through a system of policies depriving women and girls of fundamental rights and targeting persons perceived as not conforming to the Taliban's policy on gender.
- More information on the situation can be found here.
B. Situation in Libya [Unsealing of arrest warrant]
- On 8 August 2025, Pre‑Trial Chamber I unsealed an arrest warrant for Mr. Saif Suleiman Sneidel, a Libyan national, for alleged war crimes in eastern Libya from approximately 3 June 2016 until 17 July 2017, including murder, torture, and outrages upon personal dignity.
- More information on the situation can be found here.
D. Situation in Darfur, Sudan [Attacks in El-Fasher]
- On 3 November 2025, the Office of the Prosecutor issued a statement on the situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, expressing grave concern about reports of mass killings, rapes, and other atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces, recalling that the Court has jurisdiction over crimes committed in the ongoing conflict.
- More information on the situation can be found here.
i. UN briefings (Situation in Darfur and Libya)
- On 10 July 2025, the ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the UN Security Council on the situation in Darfur, Sudan, highlighting that the Office has reasonable grounds to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been and are continuing to be committed in Darfur.
- On 25 November 2025, ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the UN Security Council on the situation in Libya, reporting new momentum towards justice in the country, demonstrated by the recent arrest of Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, additional warrants, and the anticipated trials before the ICC.
- More information can be found here and here.
ii. Country visits (Georgia and Guinea)
- From 20 to 22 October 2025, Nazhat Shameem Khan, ICC Deputy Prosecutor, conducted an official visit to Georgia to deepen cooperation and increase public awareness of the outstanding arrest warrants in the Situation in Georgia related to alleged war crimes committed in 2008.
- From 17 to 19 November 2025, Mame Mandiaye Niang, ICC Deputy Prosecutor, concluded his 5th visit to Guinea to discuss complementarity and the need for further progress in the national judicial proceedings addressing the crimes against humanity committed against hundreds of civilians during and after the 29 September 2009 events.
- More information can be found here and here.
iii. Annual Report 2025
- On 1 December 2025, in the margins of the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP24) in The Hague, the Office of the Prosecutor launched its Annual Report 2025, titled "Resilient Justice in Every Step." The report sets out the Office's activities and achievements, highlighting increased operational output, landmark moments in the courtroom, strengthened systems, and more innovative cooperation with stakeholders such as states and civil society.
- More information can be found here.
iv. New policies on cyber‑enabled crimes and environmental damage
- From 3 to 4 December 2025, the OTP launched two thematic policies: a Policy on Cyber‑Enabled Crimes under the Rome Statute, which explains how the Office will investigate and prosecute crimes within ICC jurisdiction that are committed or facilitated by digital technologies; and a Policy on Addressing Environmental Damage through the Rome Statute, which outlines its approach to cases where serious environmental harm constitutes genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, or aggression. Both policies underline the importance of cooperation with states, experts, and civil society.
- More information can be found here.
i. High‑level visits
- ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane carried out several official visits in the second half of 2025, including to Ireland (2 July 2025), the Republic of Korea (22 and 23 September 2025), Uganda (20 to 22 October 2025), and Senegal (27 November 2025), where she met senior officials to discuss cooperation with the Court, universality of the Rome Statute, and support for victims.
ii. Day of International Criminal Justice
- On 17 July 2025, the Day of International Criminal Justice, ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane issued a statement recalling the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, reflecting on the Court's mission, stressing the need for full cooperation and support of States, and urging more States to join the Rome Statute to strengthen legal protection.
iii. Annual Report of the ICC
- On 11 November 2025, ICC President Akane addressed the United Nations General Assembly, presenting the Court's Annual Report. She called on states and the United Nations for their cooperation.
i. States' voluntary contributions to the TFV
- In the second half of 2025, the following States Parties renewed or strengthened their financial support for the Trust Fund for Victims: Austria, Chile, Czechia, France, Lithuania, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Spain, and Sweden (TFV's largest donor).
- On 17 July 2025, the TFV Board of Directors endorsed the OPCV20 Victims Donation Campaign, aimed at mobilizing private fundraising to complement state contributions.
- More information about the Trust Fund for Victims can be found here.
i. Welcoming Ukraine as a new State Party to the Rome Statute
- On 17 July 2025, the ICC held a ceremony in The Hague to welcome Ukraine as the 125th State Party to the Rome Statute, following the Statute's entry into force for Ukraine on 1 January 2025. ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane stated that ratification "symbolizes our shared commitment to the fight against impunity and principles underlying the International Criminal Court."
- More information can be found here.
ii. Cooperation seminars and outreach
- During the second half of 2025, the ICC hosted the 10th Seminar on Cooperation in The Hague with national focal points, the seventh Asia‑Pacific Forum on the ICC in The Hague, and an expert roundtable on tracking arrest and surrender, with a view to sharing best practices and strengthening cooperation. On 27 and 28 November 2025, in partnership with Keio University, the Court also convened the first Asia‑Pacific Academic Forum in Tokyo.
iii. Response to sanctions
- On 20 August 2025, the ICC issued a statement strongly rejecting new sanctions and designations imposed by the United States against ICC Judges and Deputy Prosecutors, describing them as attacks on judicial independence and the rule of law. The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties likewise expressed deep concern at these measures and called on States to support the Court.
- On 18 December 2025, the ICC deplored the announcement of two sanctions against Judge Gocha Lordkipanidze (Georgia) and Judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin (Mongolia). The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties also regretted the escalation by the US administration as attempts to impede the Court.
iv. Twenty‑fourth session of the Assembly of States Parties
- From 1 to 6 December 2025, the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties was held in The Hague. States Parties, Observer States, and representatives of non-governmental, regional, and international organizations discussed key challenges facing the Rome Statute. The Assembly adopted six resolutions on strengthening the ICC, cooperation, amendments to rules of procedure and evidence, implementing recommendation R108, voting rights, and the 2026 program budget.
v. "One Court" Strategic Plan
- On 9 December 2025, the ICC launched its first "One Court" Strategic Plan 2026–2029, which sets institutional priorities for the Court's long-term objectives, including delivering justice, safeguarding operations, managing risks, strengthening cooperation, placing victims at the center of judicial and reparative efforts, upholding core values, promoting gender equality, fostering diversity, addressing impunity, and securing legacy.
vi. Internal accountability processes
- On 12 December 2025, the ASP Presidency confirmed receipt of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) fact‑finding report on alleged misconduct by the ICC Prosecutor and announced that the report had been transmitted to a panel of judicial experts for assessment.