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international-relations1 year ago

"Ukraine Investigates Alleged Executions of POWs by Russian Troops in Avdiivka"

Ukraine's Prosecutor General has launched an investigation into two incidents of Russian troops shooting Ukrainian prisoners of war in Avdiivka and near the village of Vesele, both in the Donetsk region. The videos show the execution of captured Ukrainian soldiers, which is a violation of the Geneva Convention. The soldiers were reportedly seriously injured and awaiting evacuation when they were killed. This adds to a series of previous incidents where Russian troops are seen shooting Ukrainian soldiers who have surrendered.

via Kyiv Post|
#geneva-convention#international-relations#pows
international-law1 year ago

"Undercover Israeli Forces Accused of Violating International Law in West Bank Hospital Raid"

The Israel Defense Forces may have violated international law by conducting a raid inside a hospital in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of three Palestinian men claimed as members by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Experts suggest that the IDF's use of disguises to infiltrate the hospital and the killing of incapacitated combatants may have breached international humanitarian law. The International Criminal Court could ultimately determine if war crimes were committed during the raid.

via ABC News|
#geneva-convention#idf#international-criminal-court
international-law2 years ago

Understanding War Crimes: Accountability, Laws of War, and Urgent Signs of Atrocities in Israel and Gaza

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about war crimes committed by both sides. International humanitarian law, established by the Geneva Convention, sets obligations for nations, soldiers, and groups involved in armed conflicts to minimize harm to civilians. Violations of these protections can lead to prosecution by international courts or any nation exercising universal jurisdiction. Both Israel and Hamas can be held accountable under international law, and the Independent International Commission of Inquiry is collecting evidence of war crimes committed by all sides. War crimes include deliberately targeting civilians, disproportionate attacks, and withholding medical care. Prosecuting war crimes can be challenging, but international arrest warrants can be executed by any of the 123 member nations of the International Criminal Court.

via NPR|
#geneva-convention#hamas#international-humanitarian-law
international-conflict2 years ago

Russia accused of using white phosphorus bombs on Bakhmut in Ukraine.

Ukraine has accused Russia of dropping white phosphorus bombs on the besieged city of Bakhmut, which is considered a war crime under the Geneva Convention. The use of white phosphorus in civilian areas is banned. The Ukrainian military released drone footage showing buildings burning while white phosphorus raining down on the city. Russia has previously been accused of using phosphorus in Ukraine, including during the siege of Mariupol, although Moscow has never publicly admitted to using the substance. The alleged attack on Bakhmut came as Russia reportedly cracked down on occupied areas of Ukraine ahead of an expected counteroffensive.

via New York Post |
#geneva-convention#international-conflict#russia
international-relations2 years ago

Putin's plan to repopulate Ukraine with Russians and deport non-citizens.

Russia is conducting a "deliberate depopulation campaign" in occupied areas of Ukraine by resettling people mainly from poorer and remote regions of Russia. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that Russia is trying to facilitate the repopulation of Ukrainian territories with Russians, which could complicate conditions for the reintegration of these territories into Ukraine. The ISW had earlier assessed that depopulation and repopulation campaigns by Russia are a "deliberate ethnic cleansing effort" and a possible violation of the Geneva Convention.

via Hindustan Times|
#ethnic-cleansing#geneva-convention#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

The Controversial Treatment of Ukrainian Children by Russia

Russia's deputy ambassador to the UN, Dmitry Polyanskiy, denied that his country was "stealing children" from Ukraine, claiming instead that it was "saving" them from Ukraine's own army. However, there is widespread evidence that Russia has deported Ukrainian children against their families' wishes. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for the "unlawful deportation of population (children)" from occupied areas of Ukraine to Russia. A study funded by the US State Department found that Russia has at least 43 camps set up for Ukrainian children, where they are taught Russian culture and history and trained to handle military equipment.

via Business Insider|
#children#geneva-convention#international-relations
war-crimes2 years ago

Wagner Group accused of brutal beheadings in Bakhmut battle.

The Wagner Group, a private military company, has been accused of committing war crimes in the battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Videos posted by Russian social media users show the remains of a head belonging to a Ukrainian serviceman on a spike. The Geneva Convention prohibits the mutilation and despoilment of dead bodies in war. Wagner forces have also been accused of human rights violations in other countries, including Mali. The Wagner Group was designated as a transitional criminal organization by the White House in January.

via Newsweek|
#geneva-convention#russia#ukraine
international-relations2 years ago

Russian Officials Offer Armored Vehicles to Ukraine's Surrender Hotline.

Ukrainian officials claim that Russian soldiers calling the "I Want to Live" hotline, which allows them to surrender, are offering to hand over equipment and heavy armored vehicles. The hotline has received a record number of calls in March, with over 3,000 appeals, twice as many as in 2022. Ukrainian soldiers are already using interesting Russian heavy armored vehicles on the battlefield. The hotline assures callers that they will receive treatment under the terms of the Geneva Convention. However, there are reports of mistreatment of prisoners of war by both sides.

via Yahoo News|
#armored-vehicles#geneva-convention#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Russian Officials Offer Armored Vehicles to Ukraine's Surrender Hotline

Russian soldiers calling Ukraine's "I Want to Live" surrender hotline are offering to hand over equipment and heavy armored vehicles. The hotline allows Russian soldiers to pre-arrange a surrender and receive treatment under the terms of the Geneva Convention. The hotline received a record number of calls in March, with fears of a counter-offensive expected from Ukraine this Spring. Ukrainian soldiers are already using interesting Russian heavy armored vehicles on the battlefield. The hotline has been a major success since its launch in September 2022, with over 3,500 appeals received by mid-November.

via Business Insider|
#armored-vehicles#geneva-convention#international-relations