All articles tagged with #war crimes
Romi Gonen, a former Israeli hostage, publicly recounted her traumatic experiences of sexual assault and harassment during her 471 days in Hamas captivity, highlighting the systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and the ongoing issue of abuse faced by hostages in Gaza.
The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a 2022 Russian airstrike and a symbol of the conflict, is set to reopen with a Russian fairytale performance, amid controversy and accusations of cynicism and war crimes, as Russia consolidates control over Mariupol through reconstruction and property seizures, disregarding the city's tragic history and residents' rights.
Amidst Sudan's brutal conflict, a grassroots network of volunteers called Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) risk their lives to provide aid, operating secretly and facing threats from armed factions, yet they have become vital to the country's survival and peace prospects, with international recognition and support growing.
An explosion in Moscow killed two police officers involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war, with Ukrainian intelligence attributing the attack to protest against Kremlin policies, highlighting ongoing tensions and accusations of war crimes.
The article highlights the alarming increase in attacks on maternity hospitals and healthcare facilities in conflict zones like Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, and the DRC, where women and babies are increasingly targeted, with devastating consequences for reproductive health and safety, despite international protections under the Geneva conventions.
A Guardian investigation reveals UK-linked companies, notably Zeuz Global registered in London, have facilitated the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries to fight with Sudan's paramilitary RSF, accused of war crimes and genocide, raising concerns over UK company oversight and international conflict involvement.
The ICC appeals chamber has rejected Israel's legal challenge to block an investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza, allowing the court's ongoing probe into Israel's actions during its conflict with Hamas to continue, despite Israel's non-recognition of ICC jurisdiction and denial of war crimes.
A drone attack on a UN base in Kadugli, Sudan, killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and wounded eight, with the Sudanese military blaming the RSF. UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the attack and called for accountability and an immediate ceasefire to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
The article discusses the legality and ethical concerns surrounding the Trump administration's military strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats near Venezuela, including reports of potentially war crimes and debates over the authority and legality of such actions under international and domestic law.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a controversial second strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, claiming he did not see survivors and citing the 'fog of war,' amid calls for investigation into potential war crimes and extrajudicial killings.
The EU warns that any peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine must ensure that Russia, and specifically Putin, are held accountable for war crimes, opposing any amnesty or leniency that could allow Russia to escape prosecution, amidst discussions influenced by Trump's peace proposals.
An inquiry revealed that senior UK special forces officials attempted to cover up allegations of unlawful killings by SAS units in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children, with evidence suggesting ongoing misconduct until 2013 and efforts to suppress investigations and evidence of war crimes.
The Milan public prosecutor's office is investigating claims that Italian citizens paid to participate in sniper safaris during the Bosnian war in the 1990s, with allegations of paying large sums to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo, amid evidence and testimonies suggesting such activities occurred and were eventually halted by military intelligence.
The resignation and detention of Israel's chief military lawyer, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, over her leak of a video showing soldiers allegedly abusing a Palestinian detainee has sparked a fierce debate in Israel about military accountability, legal norms, and national identity, amid broader tensions over the rule of law and military conduct during ongoing conflicts with Hamas.
The Milan Attorney General's Office is investigating allegations that wealthy foreigners, including Italians, paid to participate in 'human safaris' during the Bosnian War, where they allegedly paid to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo, with some evidence suggesting involvement of intelligence agencies and witnesses supporting these claims.