Unlawful Attack in Ukraine Raises Concerns of War Crime Russian Missile Strike Hits Residential Area An unlawful attack took place in Ukraine on July 6, 2023, when a Russian cruise missile struck a residential apartment complex in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine. The attack violated the laws of war […]
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“New report reveals how Taliban’s brutal offensive in Panjshir constitutes a war crime of collective punishment”
Amnesty International has released a new report documenting the war crimes committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, including torture, extrajudicial executions, and mass arbitrary arrest and detention. After taking control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban retaliated against captured fighters by targeting the civilian population in Panjshir. […]
Myanmar Military’s Enhanced Blast Strike Confirmed as War Crime
Myanmar military’s disregard for human life was once again exposed in a recent attack that took place on April 11, 2023. According to Human Rights Watch, the military used a “thermobaric” munition to attack an opposition building in the Sagaing Region, killing more than 160 people, including children. The incident […]