international humanitarian law
UN Report Finds Evidence of Systematic Torture in Israel Following Hamas Attack: Committee Urges Independent Investigation
Nov 30, 2025 03:02 pm CST
The UN Committee against Torture has released findings condemning both the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, and Israel's disproportionate military response, citing evidence of systematic torture and mistreatment. The report urges Israel to establish an independent commission to investigate allegations, ensure humanitarian aid access to Gaza, and enact specific anti-torture legislation aligned with international standards.
Red Cross Faces Critical Budget Cut and Staff Reductions as Global Humanitarian Funding Declines
Nov 22, 2025 12:20 am CST
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is implementing a 17% budget reduction for 2026 and cutting approximately 2,900 positions worldwide due to declining donations. This comes at a time when global conflicts exceed 130 active situations and humanitarian needs are surging, forcing the organization to prioritize operations in critical zones like Sudan, Ukraine, and Palestinian territories amid a worsening international aid funding crisis.
UN Reports 40 Killed in Funeral Attack as Sudan Conflict Escalates Across New Territories
Nov 05, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The UN has reported 40 deaths following an attack on a funeral in El-Obeid, Sudan, as the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the military continues to expand into new territories. With paramilitaries now controlling Darfur after capturing El-Fasher, and widespread reports of atrocities including sexual violence against civilians, international organizations are urgently calling for a ceasefire while diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
Russian Drones Strike UN Humanitarian Convoy in Southern Ukraine: Potential War Crime
Oct 15, 2025 02:35 am CST
UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to front-line areas in southern Ukraine was hit by Russian drones, damaging two World Food Programme trucks. OCHA's Matthias Schmale condemned the attack as a severe breach of international humanitarian law and a potential war crime, though no injuries were reported.
UK Defence Academy To Bar Israelis Over Gaza War
Sep 15, 2025 11:51 pm CST
A prestigious UK government-run defence studies institute will not accept Israeli post-graduates from September 2026 over the Gaza war, the defence ministry said.