Keywords: Genocide


France and Mexico renew push to curb Security Council veto in mass atrocity cases

France and Mexico are stepping up efforts to limit the use of the United Nations Security Council veto in situations involving mass atrocities, including genocide, crimes against humanity and large-scale war crimes. The initiative, originally launched by the two countries in 2015, has now secured the......

World court begins hearings on Nicaragua’s case against Germany over Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is set to begin hearings on Germany’s objections to a case brought by Nicaragua, which accuses Berlin of contributing to alleged genocide in Gaza through its military support for Israel. Nicaragua argues that Germany’s arms exports and......

Ratko Mladic: Serbia announces official funeral for former military chief convicted of genocide

The death of Ratko Mladic reignites memory fractures in the Balkans. Deceased in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, the former military leader of the Bosnian Serbs is set to receive military and state honors in Serbia. This decision is likely......

Israel officially recognizes the Armenian genocide amid rising diplomatic tensions with Turkey

Israel’s government has formally approved the recognition of the Armenian genocide, marking a significant policy shift that is expected to further strain already fragile relations with Turkey. The decision was adopted unanimously during a cabinet vote on Sunday, according to Israel’s foreign......

UN investigation alleges serious violations in gaza conflict amid ongoing international scrutiny

The United Nations has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, following findings from an independent investigative body examining alleged violations of international law. The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry stated that it had gathered......

Myanmar’s president faces legal challenge in Indonesia over Rohingya crisis

Myanmar’s newly appointed president, Min Aung Hlaing, is facing a legal complaint in Indonesia over alleged crimes committed against the Rohingya minority, marking a new development in the ongoing international scrutiny of the Southeast Asian nation. The case was filed by a coalition of civil......

Director challenges jury head, calls Gaza violence genocide at Berlin film festival

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival has been shaken by controversy after jury president Wim Wenders said filmmakers should “stay out of politics,” prompting public withdrawals and sharp responses over the festival’s stance on Gaza. The latest intervention came on February 15,......

Turkish analyst criticizes FIFA president for 'insincere' stance on Gaza crisis

Turkish sports commentator Serkan Akkoyun has denounced FIFA President Gianni Infantino for what he described as hypocritical gestures during the ongoing Gaza crisis. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Akkoyun accused Infantino of failing the "test of sincerity" by attending a Gaza peace summit while......

Complaint filed against Giorgia Meloni at the ICC for alleged complicity in genocide

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two of her ministers are facing a complaint filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged complicity in genocide, due to Italy’s political and military support for Israel. During a television interview broadcast late Tuesday, Meloni revealed......