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Rights Experts Say Epstein Files Point to Crimes Against Humanity
world17 days ago

Rights Experts Say Epstein Files Point to Crimes Against Humanity

Independent UN rights experts say the released Epstein Files could meet the threshold for crimes against humanity due to the scale, systematic nature, and transnational reach of abuses, including sexual slavery, trafficking, torture, and other violence against women and girls. They urge independent investigations and prosecutions in national or international courts, criticize flaws in the disclosure process that exposed victims, and emphasize the need for victim-centered redaction procedures. They insist that governments must hold all implicated individuals accountable—‘no one is above the law’—noting that resignations are insufficient and urging ongoing scrutiny of wider networks linked to Jeffrey Epstein and associates.

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing
international1 year ago

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, for crimes against humanity related to the persecution of the Rohingya minority. This move follows a lengthy investigation into the military's actions in 2016 and 2017, which forced over 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh. The request for the warrant is seen as a significant step towards justice for the Rohingya, who continue to face persecution. The decision now awaits a ruling from a panel of ICC judges.