war crimes
Amnesty International Declares Hamas Committed Crimes Against Humanity in October 7 Attack and Hostage Crisis
Dec 11, 2025 08:30 am CST
Amnesty International has released a comprehensive 173-page report classifying Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel as crimes against humanity, specifically citing "extermination" of civilians and systematic hostage-taking. The report details how Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed serious violations of international law, while noting that 1,221 people were killed and 251 taken hostage during the attack that triggered the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Newly Released Files Reveal Nazi "Angel of Death" Josef Mengele Lived Openly in Argentina Despite Authorities Knowing His Identity
Dec 01, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Declassified Argentine intelligence files reveal that Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi doctor known as the "Angel of Death," lived openly in Argentina for years after WWII despite authorities knowing his true identity. The documents show how political protection and bureaucratic failures allowed one of history's most notorious war criminals to evade justice until his death in Brazil in 1979.
Analysis: Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence Reveals Critical Constitutional and Legal Flaws in Bangladesh Tribunal
Nov 19, 2025 12:21 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's death sentence has been marred by significant constitutional violations and procedural irregularities according to multiple sources. From questionable judicial appointments to restricted defense rights and evidence of political bias, the International Crimes Tribunal-Bangladesh proceedings have raised serious concerns about legal legitimacy and due process in what appears to be a politically-motivated prosecution.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death by Tribunal She Created: Justice or Political Retribution?
Nov 18, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal she established in 2010, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of student protests. Currently in India and tried in absentia, Hasina faces additional cases while Bangladesh's government intensifies calls for her extradition following this landmark verdict.
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.
Indian National Kidnapped by RSF Militia in Sudan: Adarsh Behera's Plea for Help Amid Ongoing Conflict
Nov 04, 2025 12:43 am CST
An Indian national, Adarsh Behera from Odisha, has been kidnapped by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan amidst the ongoing violent conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The 36-year-old, who has been working in Sudan since 2022, was abducted from Al Fashir and is believed to have been taken to Nyala, an RSF stronghold. His family has shared a video of him pleading for help, as the International Criminal Court warns that RSF actions may constitute war crimes.
Sudan Crisis Escalates: Over 36,000 Flee as Conflict Spreads from Darfur to Strategic Kordofan Region
Nov 03, 2025 08:39 pm CST
The Sudan conflict has expanded from Darfur to the strategic Kordofan region, forcing over 36,000 civilians to flee in less than a week. As the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese army battle for control of key logistics hub El-Obeid, the UN warns of ethnic reprisals and "large-scale atrocities" reminiscent of patterns seen in Darfur. This two-year war has killed tens of thousands and created the world's largest displacement and hunger crises, affecting nearly 12 million people.
Sudan's Humanitarian Catastrophe: RSF Capture of El-Fasher Sparks Genocide Fears Amid Mass Atrocities
Oct 29, 2025 10:05 am CST
The capture of El-Fasher by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has triggered fears of genocide reminiscent of Darfur's darkest days. With 177,000 civilians trapped, documented executions, and "Rwanda-level" violence according to experts, the conflict has created the world's largest displacement crisis as both sides stand accused of widespread atrocities in a war that has effectively partitioned the country.
Russian Drone Warfare: UN Confirms Systematic Targeting and Displacement of Ukrainian Civilians
Oct 28, 2025 01:16 pm CST
A UN inquiry has documented how Russian forces are using armed drones to systematically hunt and displace Ukrainian civilians from frontline areas, constituting crimes against humanity. The report details coordinated campaigns across southern Ukraine where camera-equipped drones pursue, attack, and force thousands to abandon their homes, creating widespread depopulation in affected regions.
France Issues Third Arrest Warrant Against Bashar al-Assad for Syrian Chemical Attacks
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 am CST
France has issued a third arrest warrant against former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for deadly chemical attacks in 2013, including those in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people with sarin nerve gas. This warrant replaces a previous one annulled due to presidential immunity and joins two other outstanding warrants against Assad, who now lives in exile in Russia following his overthrow in Syria's devastating civil war.