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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“Examining the Legal Implications: Israeli Army’s Warning to Northern Gaza Residents Raises Concerns of War Crimes”
Israeli Army Drops Leaflets Ordering Evacuation in Northern Gaza Concerns Over Violation of International Humanitarian Law The recent move by the Israeli army to drop leaflets ordering the evacuation of residents in northern Gaza has raised concerns over the potential violation of international humanitarian law. Amnesty International’s Senior Crisis Response […]
War Crimes Unveiled: Israeli Attacks Leave Gaza in Shambles
Israeli Forces’ Assault on Gaza: Amnesty International Documents Unlawful Attacks Introduction Israeli forces have been intensifying their assault on the occupied Gaza Strip, leading to a catastrophic loss of life and destruction. Amnesty International has conducted an investigation into these attacks and has labeled them as war crimes. The organization’s […]
Holding Hostages: Hamas and Islamic Jihad Face Accusations of War Crimes
Hamas and Islamic Jihad: Holding Hostages is a War Crime In a recent report, Human Rights Watch has accused Hamas and Islamic Jihad of committing war crimes by holding scores of Israelis and others as hostages in Gaza. It is stated that the armed groups refuse to release the hostages […]
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, […]
Syria Torture Case: An Urgent Test for International Justice
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin hearings on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, filed by the Netherlands and Canada, alleges that Syria is violating the international Convention Against Torture by […]
Sri Lanka’s Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ Faces Uphill Battle Against Widespread Abuses
Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’: Victims and Human Rights Defenders Reject Sri Lanka’s Initiative September 18, 2023 Sri Lanka’s Ongoing Abuses In a report published today, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has highlighted the ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Sri Lankan government, which are undermining the integrity and credibility […]
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 […]
Rwanda’s Involvement in Mass Graves Unearthed in DR Congo
Mass Graves in DRC Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23: Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Human Rights Watch has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seek assistance from the United Nations, African Union, and partner governments to conduct proper exhumations, return remains, and hold accountable […]