ICJ schedules hearings in France-Djibouti dispute over judge's death
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague announced Friday that hearings in a case involving France and Djibouti will begin January 21, 2008. The dispute between the two countries...
Former French President Jacques Chirac will likely be questioned in an alleged corruption scheme during Chirac's tenure as the mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995, Chirac's lawyer Jean Veil said Tuesday. Chirac,...
Guantanamo Bay detainee Gouled Hassan Dourad has denied accusations of involvement with al-Qaeda, according to a transcript of his April 28 hearing before a Combatant Status Review Tribunal (CSRT) released...
French judges attempt search of presidential palace in Djibouti murder probe
Two French judges accompanied by police officers on Wednesday attempted to search France's presidential palace as part of an investigation into the 1995 death of French judge Bernard Borrel in Djibouti. The search was targeted...
Djibouti president summoned again to testify in French probe of judge's death
A French magistrate judge has issued a second summons to Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh requesting testimony for an investigation into the May 1995 death of a French judge in Djibouti. Djibouti officials maintain that the death...
France issues arrest warrants for Djibouti officials in 1995 murder probe
France has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking officials of the east African country of Djibouti in connection with the investigation into the alleged assassination of a French judge in 1995. French officials suspect Djibouti state prosecutor...
France agrees to ICJ jurisdiction in dispute with Djibouti over judge's death
France has consented to the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a dispute with the East African country of Djibouti over an investigation into the alleged assassination of a French judge in...
Djibouti asks ICJ to arbitrate investigation into death of French judge
The East African country of Djibouti has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to settle a dispute over whether a French judge has the authority to summon high-level Djibouti witnesses to...
International brief ~ Protests begin on first day of Togo campaigning
Leading Friday's international brief, opposition members in Togo clashed with police on the first day of political campaigning for the national elections required by the resignation of Faure Gnassingbe . Protesters blocked...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Friday, April 8.The US House opens its session at 10 AM ET today. Watch a live webcast. The US Senate ...
