Countries Should Back ICC Investigation on Israel–Palestine: Important Opportunity to Speak Up for Justice The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestinian armed groups have resulted in horrific crimes with devastating consequences for civilians. The lack of accountability for past abuses has only exacerbated the current violations, which continue to escalate. […]
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Myanmar’s Airstrike on Village: Unmasking an Apparent War Crime
Myanmar: Airstrike on Village an Apparent War Crime Attack in Kachin State Shows Need for Arms Embargo, Aviation Fuel Bans An airstrike conducted by the Myanmar military on October 9, 2023, in Kachin State has been deemed an apparent war crime by Human Rights Watch. The attack targeted a village, […]
The Human Cost of Violence in Israel and Palestine: Examining the Failure to Uphold International Law
Israel/Palestine: Devastating Civilian Toll as Parties Flout Legal Obligations Introduction In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, devastating civilian casualties continue to mount as both parties flout their legal obligations and disregard international law. The recent assault by Palestinian armed groups on October 7, 2023, resulted in the deaths […]
The Role of the UN Rights Body in Addressing Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan Introduction In recent years, Sudan has been plagued by violence and human rights abuses, with both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaging in indiscriminate attacks, destroying infrastructure, and blocking humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the RSF and allied […]
Navigating the Stormy Seas: Unraveling the Future of the Global Ocean Treaty
Winning the Global Ocean Treaty: What Happens Next? A Historic Conservation Victory In a monumental step towards protecting our oceans, world leaders have adopted the first-ever Global Ocean Treaty. This significant achievement comes as a response to the voices of 5.5 million individuals from around the world who joined forces […]
War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity: Unveiling Eritrea’s Actions in Ethiopia
Amnesty International Reports Eritrean Forces Committing Atrocities in Tigray Evidence of War Crimes and Potential Crimes Against Humanity Amnesty International has released a new report detailing the horrific atrocities committed by Eritrean Defense Forces (EDF) in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement […]
Sudan: A Grim Report Reveals Widespread War Crimes and Slaughter of Innocent Civilians
Report: The Ongoing War Crimes in Sudan The Crisis Unveiled Sudan, a country marred by conflict, has continued to witness the perpetration of war crimes and atrocities against its innocent civilians. The international community, human rights organizations, and the United Nations have all raised concerns regarding the ongoing violence in […]
Ukraine’s Tragic Toll: The Devastating Human Cost of Cluster Munitions
Ukraine: Civilian Deaths from Cluster Munitions New Research Details Ukrainian Use of Widely Banned Weapon Overview The use of cluster munitions by both Ukrainian and Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in numerous civilian deaths and serious injuries, according to a new report from Human Rights […]
“Closing Guantánamo: Addressing Detainee Rights and Seeking Justice”
Report Reveals Urgent Need to Close Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility Introduction In response to a report presented by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, has called for the immediate closure of the […]
The Path to a Global Ocean Treaty: Reflecting on Progress and Future Steps
Greenpeace and the Global Ocean Treaty: A Historic Victory for Nature The Fight for Ocean Protection Greenpeace, a prominent international environmental organization, has played a crucial role in the long-awaited Global Ocean Treaty. This treaty, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity and establishing marine protected areas, is a significant step towards […]