University of Copenhagen
Fresh data from the University of Copenhagen has shed light on the alarming situation of war crimes in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The research, published in the Journal of International Criminal Justice in 2025, highlights the widespread nature of alleged war crimes and the importance
Human rights
The Sudan Media Forum (SMF), a coalition of independent media outlets and organizations, has strongly condemned the brutal violence committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against civilians in Sudan, particularly in the besieged city of El Fasher. For over 18 months, hundreds of thousands of civilians have been trapped
Human rights
Myanmar stands at a precipice, with a dire human rights crisis unfolding as escalating military airstrikes, widespread civilian casualties, and mounting evidence of war crimes devastate the country. The frequency and severity of international crimes have escalated, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Independent investigators have amassed evidence
Human rights
Amnesty International is calling for an investigation into a US airstrike that killed at least 68 African migrants in a Houthi detention center in Yemen in April. The organization claims that the airstrike was a war crime and has released a report detailing the testimonies of 15 survivors and analysis
Human rights
Russian authorities have systematically driven out Ukrainian civilians from their homes through drone attacks, deportations, and transfers, according to a new report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. The report establishes that Russian armed forces targeted civilians and civilian objects in frontline areas, resulting in the killing
Human rights
As the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to escalate, the UN Human Rights Office has received alarming reports of widespread atrocities, including summary executions, in the besieged city of El Fasher, North Darfur. The situation is described as "extremely precarious&
Palestinian Arabs
The Gaza Court, a symbolic tribunal established to investigate war crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, held its third day of hearings in Istanbul, Turkey. The sessions, led by former UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Richard Falk, brought together prominent academics and researchers to
War crimes
The Gaza Court initiative, launched in Istanbul, seeks to compile testimonies and mobilize global public opinion on Israel's alleged war crimes in Gaza. Led by law professor Penny Green, the initiative aims to create a comprehensive archive of evidence through witness statements, journalist accounts, and expert contributions. While
Human rights
Over the past two years, the Israel-Hamas conflict has resulted in the devastating loss of over 67,000 lives, with the majority being civilians and a quarter being children. The conflict has led to widespread destruction in Gaza and has been marked by numerous war crimes and human rights violations
Human rights
A French human rights group, Ligue des droits de l'Homme, has filed a legal complaint against Airbnb and Booking.com, alleging that the platforms are complicit in promoting "occupation tourism" by listing accommodations in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. The complaint, submitted in Paris, accuses the
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UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, has issued a stern warning to UN Member and Observer States that today's wars are being marked by torture and other atrocities that hinder peace and recovery. Edwards' report documents violations in 15 armed conflicts and situations of insecurity,
Human rights
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned the killing and injuring of tens of civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Turk criticized the RSF for ignoring repeated calls to protect civilians, instead causing harm, displacement, and suffering. The RSF&
