When examining Turkey’s violence against Kurds – one must pose a few questions: why is the United Nations silent? Why is there no international uproar? Most importantly, when will this Turkish aggression stop?
Read moreThe Prosecutor V Dominic Ongwen: A Judgment Of Many Firsts
On February 4, 2021, the Trial Chamber IX of the International Criminal Court found Dominic Ongwen guilty of 61 war crimes, and crimes against humanity committed in northern Uganda after 1 July 2002.
Read moreSocial Media Platforms Block Hashtags That Brought Attention To Sri Lankan War Crimes
Social media giants, including Instagram, blocked hashtags and posts that sought to raise awareness of mass protests occurring in Sri Lanka
Read moreThe ICC Rules That the Court Has Jurisdiction to Investigate Alleged War Crimes in Palestine
The ICC’s ruling is a significant step forward in the quest for justice and accountability. The ICC noted that it will investigate crimes committed by both Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups.
Read moreThe Darfur Peacekeeping Mission ends
The abrupt withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission without the necessary safeguards in place may lead to future instability in the region.
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