All articles tagged with #genocide
UN-backed human rights experts say the RSF’s October siege of el-Fasher in Darfur shows hallmarks of genocide, citing ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, and destruction aimed at non-Arab communities such as the Zaghawa and Fur. The report estimates thousands killed and many more displaced, and calls for accountability and civilian protection.
The Jerusalem Post quotes NGO Monitor founder Gerald Steinberg alleging that anti-Israel NGOs have long planned to brand Israel with genocide labels and used the Gaza war as a pretext, describing a coordinated bias that influences global narratives and UN discourse; he notes large groups like Oxfam wield significant influence and that some leaders have acknowledged preplanned campaigns, signaling a shift in how humanitarian claims are framed amid the Israel–Hamas conflict.
A Rutgers political scientist argues that Russia’s war in Ukraine aims to destroy Ukrainians as a people, citing the February maternity hospital strike in Zaporizhzhia, winter-time attacks on civilian infrastructure, and alleged mass abductions of Ukrainian children as evidence that the conflict meets the Genocide Convention’s criteria; the piece frames Putin and his inner circle as genocidal and urges policy recognition that talks with such leaders may be futile.
On the second anniversary of Hind Rajab’s death in Gaza, the Hind Rajab Foundation says it has identified 24 perpetrators (including senior Israeli officers) and is pursuing active legal cases across jurisdictions, building forensics, testimony, and arrests to achieve accountability; they frame the effort as a long-term process toward real courts and real consequences.
Kushner unveiled a “New Gaza” concept at Davos, proposing a free-market-led development with skyscrapers and tourist districts; however, analysts warn it would deny Palestinian agency and culture, resemble disaster-capitalism and colonial projects, and faces feasibility hurdles like Hamas disarmament, raising concerns that such plans profit from conflict rather than empower Palestinians.
Myanmar defended itself at the International Court of Justice against The Gambia’s genocide allegations over the 2017 Rohingya crackdown, denying genocidal intent and arguing operations targeted militants; The Gambia, backed by the OIC, seeks accountability as witnesses are due to be heard behind closed doors, with a ruling expected by late 2026 and potential implications for international genocide jurisprudence.
The International Court of Justice in The Hague began three weeks of hearings on a landmark genocide case against Myanmar brought by Gambia, accusing the Myanmar military of genocidal crimes against the Rohingya. The case rests on universal jurisdiction to address genocide anywhere and could set a precedent for future actions, including potential cases against Israel, shaping how international law handles atrocity allegations.
A senior Gazan anaesthesiologist, Dr Ahmed Muhanna, returns to Gaza after 665 days in Israeli detention to find al-Awda hospital hollowed out of staff, equipment, and medicine, with 75 colleagues killed in custody and 1,200 Palestinian healthcare workers killed and 384 detained since Oct 2023. Gaza’s healthcare system is ravaged: no functional MRI machines and only one CT scanner, border closures and fuel shortages have forced the hospital to suspend services, and WHO says 77% of the population faces acute food insecurity. International NGOs face new license revocations, further hampering aid. Muhanna continues to treat patients while coping with trauma and a bleak outlook for his children’s future.
Turkey issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other Israeli officials on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity related to Gaza and the aid flotilla, prompting strong condemnations from Israel and support from Hamas, amid ongoing discussions about a multinational security force for Gaza.
Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of genocide and crimes against humanity related to actions in Gaza, which Israel dismisses as a PR stunt amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
The RSF militia captured El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan, leading to mass civilian casualties and evidence of war crimes, with calls for urgent international intervention to stop the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis.
The RSF paramilitary group has seized control of El-Fasher in Sudan, leading to unprecedented violence, mass killings, and a humanitarian crisis, with warnings of potential genocide and further escalation of the ongoing civil war.
The ICC has convicted former Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for his role in the Darfur genocide, marking the court's first conviction for crimes in the region, which involved mass killings, sexual violence, and atrocities committed during 2003-2004, with ongoing implications for Sudan's civil conflict.
Jennifer Lawrence condemned the situation in Gaza as genocide, expressing fear and outrage over the death of children during the Israel-Hamas conflict, while also criticizing political divisions in the U.S. and warning about the global implications of ignoring international conflicts.
Jennifer Lawrence publicly condemned the violence in Gaza, describing it as a genocide, and expressed concern over censorship and the state of free speech in the US during a film festival, emphasizing the importance of empathy and artistic expression.