International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues (open access)

International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has, to date, opened cases exclusively in Africa. Cases concerning 25 individuals are open before the Court, pertaining to crimes allegedly committed in six African states: Libya, Kenya, Sudan (Darfur), Uganda (the Lord's Resistance Army, LRA), the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. This report provides background on current ICC cases and examines issues raised by the ICC's actions in Africa.
Date: July 22, 2011
Creator: Arieff, Alexis; Margesson, Rhoda; Browne, Marjorie Ann & Weed, Matthew C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Libya: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Libya: Background and U.S. Relations

This report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations; profiles Libyan leader Muammar al Qadhafi; discusses Libya's political and economic reform efforts; and reviews current issues of potential congressional interest. It will be updated to reflect major developments.
Date: July 11, 2008
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Libya: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Libya: Background and U.S. Relations

This report discusses the recent revolution in Libya, from its 2011 uprising to the end of the Qadhafi era. It specifically looks at Libya's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) disarmament, political reform and human rights, and energy as it relates to the Libyan economy.
Date: July 16, 2010
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Lawsuits Against State Supporters of Terrorism: An Overview (open access)

Lawsuits Against State Supporters of Terrorism: An Overview

A 1996 amendment to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) enables American victims of international terrorist acts supported by certain States designated by the State Department as supporters of terrorism - Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and previously Iraq and Libya - to bring suit in U.S. courts to seek monetary damages. This report, which will be updated, provides an overview of these issues and relevant legislation (H.R. 5167).
Date: July 15, 2008
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Iran-Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) (open access)

The Iran-Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA)

Report discussing the Iran Libya Sanctions Act as well as the legislative developments that occurred regarding the act.
Date: July 20, 2001
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Iran-Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) (open access)

The Iran-Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA)

Report discussing the Iran Libya Sanctions Act as well as the legislative developments that occurred regarding the act.
Date: July 31, 2003
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library