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Margherita Capacci
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Freelance journalist & audio producer - from Italy - happiest in the mountains
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#Eritrea👉 #Libya 👉 #Netherlands - Eritrean Amanuel Walid is tried in The Netherlands for leading an international criminal network that detained, tortured, raped and extorted Eritrean refugees in Libya.

#HumanTrafficking #UniversalJurisdiction

www.justiceinfo.net/en/151860-ex...
The “quite extraordinary” trial of human trafficker Walid
Eritrean Amanuel Walid is tried in The Netherlands for leading an international criminal network that detained, tortured, raped and extorted Eritrean refugees in Libya.
www.justiceinfo.net
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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luigiprosperi.bsky.social
The trial against an Eritrean man known as “Walid”, suspected of being involved in a criminal organization that kidnapped and subjected migrants to violence in detention centers in Bani Walid (Libya) is set to begin tomorrow in the Netherlands indepthnews.net/trial-agains...
Trial against alleged Eritrean trafficker ‘Walid’ will start in The Netherlands on 3 November
Substantive hearings are about to begin in Zwolle, the Netherlands, in the important case against Eritrean national Tewelde Goitom (also known as “Walid” / “Welid”). The hearings are set to run across...
indepthnews.net
November 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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justiceinfo.bsky.social
🇸🇩 #Sudan - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has handed down its judgement against "Ali Kushayb". Followed by Sudanese in The Hague and in refugees’ camps near Darfur, it offers "some relief" to the victims but remains an isolated act of justice.

www.justiceinfo.net/en/150750-al...
Ali Kushayb, the convicted symbol of crimes in Darfur
Followed by Sudanese in The Hague and in refugees’ camps near Darfur, offering finally “some relief” to the victims, the judgement handed down on Monday 6 October 2025 by the International Criminal Co...
www.justiceinfo.net
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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justiceinfo.bsky.social
🇽🇰 #Kosovo - James Rubin * was a defence witness this week in the trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague.

* former chief spokesman for the US State Department under Madeleine Albright and Clinton

www.justiceinfo.net/en/149960-ja...
James Rubin’s Kosovo memories
The former chief spokesman for the US State Department under Madeleine Albright, James Rubin, was a defence witness this week in the trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi before the Kosovo Spe...
www.justiceinfo.net
September 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
margheritacapacci.bsky.social
Il 23 luglio la Corte internazionale di giustizia ha affermato che i Paesi che non rispettano i propri obblighi in materia di clima potrebbero violare il diritto internazionale ed essere tenuti a risarcire gli Stati colpiti dalla crisi climatica
altreconomia.it/lo-storico-p...
Lo storico parere della Corte dell'Aia sulla crisi climatica e sugli obblighi degli Stati ad agire
A fine luglio la Corte internazionale di giustizia delle Nazioni Unite ha affermato che i Paesi che non rispettano i propri obblighi in materia di clima potrebbero violare il diritto internazionale ed...
altreconomia.it
August 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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justiceinfo.bsky.social
🚨🌏 #ClimateJustice - On July 23, the International Court of justice (ICJ) declared that climate change was “an existential problem of planetary proportions”. It stated the legal obligations of states and the right to reparations.

By @margheritacapacci.bsky.social
www.justiceinfo.net/en/148305-ic...
The ICJ acts on climate change
On July 23, the International Court of justice declared that climate change was “an existential problem of planetary proportions”. It stated the legal obligations of states and the right to reparation...
www.justiceinfo.net
July 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
margheritacapacci.bsky.social
ll 3 giugno la CGUE ha stabilito che fare entrare irregolarmente in Ue figli in pericolo non è reato.
Che effetti potrebbe avere la sentenza Kinsa su casi futuri e sulla nuova direttiva UE sul favoreggiamento dell'immigrazione?
Ne ho scritto per @irpimedia.eu

irpimedia.irpi.eu/corte-giusti...
Fare entrare irregolarmente in Ue figli in pericolo non è reato
La Corte Ue si è espressa sul caso di una madre congolese arrivata a Bologna con figlia e nipote, tutte con documenti falsi. La sentenza potrebbe influenzare i processi in corso e la riforma del reato...
irpimedia.irpi.eu
July 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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asymmetricalh.bsky.social
Militia violence & loss of land and ecosystem - the root causes of migration in Central America are complex
We discuss it all + enforced disappearances in #Mexico with Ana Srovin Coralli, joining our #Patreon ep to review the documentary Toshkua by Ludovic Bonleux

www.patreon.com/c/Asymmetric...
July 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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ceias-eu.bsky.social
🔍 Our project partners @margheritacapacci.bsky.social & ‪@softurati.bsky.social‬ found that while academic ties between Italy & China 🇮🇹🇨🇳are strong and diverse, a lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess potential research security risks.

Read the full analysis 👉 ceias.eu/italy-transp...
Italy: Transparency gap and collaborations under scrutiny - CEIAS
In recent years, European member states have begun to view China as a multifaceted actor. Italy is no exception. Current debates on economic security have prompted Rome to adjust its policy instrument...
ceias.eu
July 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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asymmetricalh.bsky.social
Out now!
On our #Patreon War Criminals Book Club we watch a documentary this time: Toshkua by director Ludovic Bonleux. 'Toshkua' means to disappear in Honduras' Pesh language. With Ana Srovin Coralli we discuss migration, loss of land & language in Central America

www.patreon.com/posts/war-cr...
July 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
margheritacapacci.bsky.social
Israele ha affidato la distribuzione di cibo nella Striscia di Gaza alla privata Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. “C’è il rischio concreto che partecipi a violazioni dei principi umanitari fondamentali", denuncia @philipgrant40.bsky.social
✍️ per Altreconomia
altreconomia.it/aiuti-disuma...
Aiuti disumani: la Gaza humanitarian Foundation va contro il diritto internazionale
Il governo israeliano ha affidato la distribuzione di cibo nella Striscia di Gaza a un ente privato munito di contractor con sede negli Stati Uniti e in Svizzera. “C’è il rischio concreto che partecip...
altreconomia.it
June 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
margheritacapacci.bsky.social
Per L'Espresso ho scritto del trasferimento dell'ex presidente delle #Filippine Rodrigo Duterte alla Corte penale internazionale e della spaccatura che ha creato nel Paese, della sua 'guerra alle droghe' e delle conseguenze che ha tutt'oggi sulla società e sulle famiglie delle vittime.
May 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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ceias-eu.bsky.social
📊 NEW DATA RELEASE: China-Europe Academic Engagement Tracker

We've expanded our #tracker – a tool offering data-driven analysis on research security & academic cooperation with 🇨🇳 – to include #8 more 🇪🇺 countries!

🇫🇷🇮🇹🇬🇷🇸🇮🇨🇾🇱🇺🇦🇲🇦🇿

🔗 Visit our tracker to explore the data! academytracker.ceias.eu/map/eu
April 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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asymmetricalh.bsky.social
ICYMI 🎯
How do you identify #missing people after #conflict, #disaster, or #shipwrecks?

We take you behind the scenes at @theicmp.bsky.social new DNA lab in The Hague to find out how forensic experts tackle some of the toughest cases.

Link: www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...
April 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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justiceinfo.bsky.social
🇽🇰 #Kosovo - Several cases of obstruction of justice are back in the news in the Kosovo Chambers. In November, the former president of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, was indicted. In February, three former UCK fighters were sentenced.

#KosovoSpecialistChambers #HashimThaci
Kosovo: the masters of obstruction
Several new cases for obstruction of justice put the spotlight on the Kosovo Chambers. Last November, former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi was indicted. In February, three former fighters of the UCK w...
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March 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
margheritacapacci.bsky.social
In case you missed it - I joined @luigiprosperi.bsky.social on the podcast to talk about #Italy's arrest and swift release of #Libyan official #Elmasry, wanted by the ICC.
We discuss all the knowns and unknowns in this 'debacle', the political & legal developments, and what could happen next
asymmetricalh.bsky.social Asymmetrical Haircuts @asymmetricalh.bsky.social · Mar 24
ICYMI 🎯

#Italy arrested Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan official wanted by the #ICC for war crimes, but then released him and flew him home. Now, the ICC is demanding answers. Why did Rome question the warrant? What does this mean for #InternationalJustice?

www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
March 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
margheritacapacci.bsky.social
Il 14 marzo, l’ex Presidente delle Filippine Rodrigo #Duterte è comparso per la prima volta davanti alla CPI. Fuori, gruppi contrapposti si sono radunati, uno a sostegno di Duterte, l'altro delle migliaia di vittime della sua guerra alle droghe.
Per Wired Italia
www.wired.it/article/rodr...
Siamo stati a L'Aia al processo contro l'ex presidente filippino Rodrigo Duterte
Gruppi contrapposti di manifestanti si sono radunati davanti alla Corte penale internazionale: il leader, in carica fino al 2022, è stato arrestato pochi giorni fa
www.wired.it
March 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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luigiprosperi.bsky.social
If you missed it, in the new Asymmetrical Haircuts I joined @margheritacapacci.bsky.social with the aim of trying to unpack the “Elmasry debacle” and the consequences of Italy’s failure to cooperate with the ICC! Link: www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
March 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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luigiprosperi.bsky.social
“Italy: is accountability for crimes against migrants possible?” by @margheritacapacci.bsky.social via JusticeInfo www.justiceinfo.net/en/142240-it... an overview of cases against traffickers who abuse migrants in Libya, including in light of the ICC office of the prosecutor’s role
Italy: is accountability for crimes against migrants possible?
In Italy, what do the trials tell about accountability for crimes committed against migrants on the routes across Africa to Europe? Why are the main traffickers generally not prosecuted?
www.justiceinfo.net
March 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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asymmetricalh.bsky.social
Out Tomorrow. We sat down with @luigiprosperi.bsky.social from @uurechten.bsky.social and @margheritacapacci.bsky.social to untangle the mess in #Italy the #ICC #Libya suspect, released after Rome questioned aspects of his arrest warrant
With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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justiceinfo.bsky.social
🇮🇹 #Italy - What do the trials tell about accountability for crimes committed against #migrants on the routes across Africa to Europe? Why are the main traffickers generally not prosecuted?

By @margheritacapacci.bsky.social

www.justiceinfo.net/en/142240-it...
Italy: is accountability for crimes against migrants possible?
In Italy, what do the trials tell about accountability for crimes committed against migrants on the routes across Africa to Europe? Why are the main traffickers generally not prosecuted?
www.justiceinfo.net
March 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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asymmetricalh.bsky.social
Out now🎙️

What will it take for #Mexico to get truth & justice for all its missing people? The case of #Ayotzinapa shows how deep the problem runs. Understanding the mechanics, the #perpetrators, and the incentives are key to finding justice
#HumanRights

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February 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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asymmetricalh.bsky.social
Out tomorrow 🎙️

A deep dive into #Mexico’s most haunting human rights case. 43 students disappeared—what really happened? Former lead prosecutor #OmarGómezTrejo breaks it down. Don’t miss it. #Ayotzinapa #Podcast
February 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
margheritacapacci.bsky.social
Il nuovo report "Tratta di Stato" denuncia le responsabilità di #Italia e #UE nel fornire fondi e supporto agli stessi apparati statali tunisini che sistematicamente espellono migliaia di persone migranti verso la rete di prigioni libiche

altreconomia.it/un-nuovo-rep...
Un nuovo report documenta le espulsioni e la vendita dei migranti dalla Tunisia alla Libia
"Tratta di Stato" inchioda con testimonianze dirette le responsabilità dell'Italia e dell'Unione europea nel fornire fondi e supporto agli stessi apparati statali tunisini che sistematicamente cattura...
altreconomia.it
February 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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mariacrippa.bsky.social
Thanks @justiceinfo.bsky.social and @margheritacapacci.bsky.social for covering Italy's failure to surrend #Elmasry to the @IntlCrimCourt (and for including my thoughts alongside other important voices working on crimes against migrants in Libya 🙏)
justiceinfo.bsky.social Justice Info @justiceinfo.bsky.social · Jan 31
🇮🇹 #Italy - President Giorgia Meloni is under investigation following the expulsion of a Libyan who was wanted by the #InternationalCriminalCourt (ICC). A political blow, but also a challenge to the international criminal justice system.
Rome defies the ICC
Italian President Giorgia Meloni is under investigation following the expulsion of a Libyan, Osama Najim, who was wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and arrested in Italy. This greatly c...
www.justiceinfo.net
January 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM