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๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Sudan: Western embassies denounce 'senseless atrocities' in the Northeast

Western embassies have condemned the 'senseless atrocities' reportedly committed against villagers by South Sudanese armed forces in the Northeast, resulting in multiple civilian deaths.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Devastated parents in court in Plzeลˆ: Children experienced atrocities, relatives sexually assaulted them

The article discusses a court case in Plzeลˆ where parents express their heartbreak over their children suffering sexual abuse by relatives.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'India has always stood with Palestine...,' said Pawan Khera

Pawan Khera emphasizes India's historical support for Palestine and criticizes the silence surrounding atrocities in Gaza.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Eide and several other foreign ministers: UN report on Sudan is a cry for action

The foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group are calling for urgent action following a UN report detailing atrocities in Sudan.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Eide and several other foreign ministers: UN report on Sudan is a call to action

Norwegian and several other foreign ministers respond to a UN report on Sudan, urging immediate action to prevent atrocities in the conflict-ridden nation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

UN Security Council sanctions RSF commanders for atrocities in Darfur

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for their involvement in atrocities in Darfur, which have been described as having the hallmarks of genocide.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Deadly attack and widespread fires... satellites document the atrocities of the Rapid Support Forces in "Misterih"

Satellite imagery reveals significant fire damage in Misterih, Sudan, following a deadly attack by Rapid Support Forces that led to numerous casualties.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 26, 2026

The UN has sanctioned four leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for atrocities linked to the violent takeover of el-Fasher.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: UN sanctions four RSF officials for atrocities committed in El-Fasher

The UN Security Council has sanctioned four officials of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their involvement in atrocities against Sudanese civilians, particularly in El-Fasher and Darfur.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

UN: Sanctions on four paramilitary commanders in Sudan for atrocities committed in El- Fasher

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on four Sudanese paramilitary commanders for their involvement in atrocities during the capture of El-Fasher in Darfur.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Point N: Russian Murdering Continues. Why Didn't the Minister of Defense Notice It?

The article critiques the Czech Minister of Defense for failing to address the ongoing atrocities in Ukraine, four years after Russia's invasion began.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

After Welcoming His Father to Hamidti.. The Ugandan Army Commander and President's Son Attacks the 'Rapid Support Forces'

Ugandan Army General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, launched a fierce attack on Sudanese Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, alleging involvement in atrocities against Sudanese and Africans.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

INTERVIEW โŸฉ Mihailo Podolyak: Putin is afraid only of two countries in the world

Mihailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Ukrainian president, argues that Western responses to Russian atrocities during the war are too weak, discussing the implications for peace negotiations and Ukraine's domestic situation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia transforms the Gulag History Museum into a museum for the atrocities committed by the Nazis

Russia is converting the Gulag History Museum into a memorial dedicated to the Nazi crimes committed in the Soviet Union during World War II.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Banda POCSO Court's Decision: Couple Convicted of Brutality Against 33 Children Sentenced to Death

In a historic ruling, a special court in Banda, Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a couple to death for committing atrocities against 33 minors and selling their obscene videos on the dark web.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington demands an immediate ceasefire in Sudan without any preconditions

The U.S. has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, imposing sanctions on senior leaders of the Rapid Support Forces for their involvement in humanitarian atrocities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: US Treasury sanctions three FSR commanders 'for atrocities committed in El-Fasher'

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on three commanders of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan for their involvement in genocide and other crimes during the siege of El-Fasher.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 20, 2026

A UN mission has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of genocide in Darfur, citing systematic atrocities during recent conflicts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: 'No Corner of Sudan Is Safe' - UN Officials Warn of Famine and Atrocities As War Intensifies

UN officials warn of escalating violence and looming famine in Sudan as the conflict approaches its third anniversary.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Darfur Atrocities Bear 'Hallmarks of Genocide' - UN Mission to Sudan

A UN report highlights ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, and enforced disappearances by the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, indicating potential genocide against specific communities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

UN's probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

A new UN report indicates that the situation in El-Fasher may constitute genocide due to recent atrocities.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

RSF rebels' atrocities point to genocide

Atrocities committed by RSF rebels in Sudan are indicative of potential genocide.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Security for every religion...', PM Tariq Rahman's strong message amid atrocities on Hindus

Tariq Rahman, the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, emphasized the importance of law and order and pledged to ensure safety for all religions during his first television address.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Photos of Nazi Atrocities Appeared on eBay - Now Greece Demands Them Back

Greece is set to reclaim a World War II-era photo collection showcasing Nazi atrocities after it appeared for sale on eBay.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

IS: German Jihadists Should Be Tried Where the Victims Are

The article argues that German jihadists who participated in atrocities abroad should be prosecuted in the regions where those crimes occurred, rather than being returned to Germany for trial.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

The Epstein Affair - A Crime Against Humanity?

UN experts have stated that the atrocities committed by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates against women and girls may qualify as crimes against humanity.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Violations in Gaza and Sudan: International Humanitarian Law Remains Essential

American legal expert Kenneth Roth argues that international humanitarian law is crucial for addressing violations and atrocities in Gaza, Sudan, and other conflict areas despite its significant challenges.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

A. Charitsis on Kaisariani: Crucial for the photographs to come under the ownership of the Greek state

A. Charitsis emphasized the importance of acquiring historical photographs related to a WWII massacre in Kaisariani, stating they belong to the Greek people.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Tebboune affirms possession of evidence proving the atrocities of French colonialism

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced that Algeria is prepared to present documents and testimonies to African legal bodies that demonstrate the brutality of French colonial crimes in Algeria.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: RSF Violations During Capture of El Fasher Amount to War Crimes and Possible Crimes Against Humanity - UN Report

A UN report accuses the Rapid Support Forces of committing extensive atrocities during their offensive to capture El Fasher, amounting to potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I cry - my wardrobe changes', Taapsee's serious roles have a bad effect

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu reveals the emotional toll of playing serious roles in her upcoming film 'Assi,' where she portrays a lawyer fighting against atrocities faced by women.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Dawn After the Long Night

The article discusses the dark history of humanity across various centuries, comparing the atrocities of the 19th and 20th centuries with the ongoing challenges of the 21st century.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: 'Like a Scene Out of a Horror Movie' - UN Report Warns of War Crimes in Sudan's El Fasher

A UN report details war crimes and atrocities committed by paramilitary forces during their offensive on El Fasher, Sudan, highlighting the urgent need for accountability.

Feb 14 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Serhij ลฝadan: No Empire with Summoned Orcs. Russians Must Bear Collective Responsibility for This War

Ukrainian intellectual Serhij ลฝadan argues that Russians must assume collective responsibility for the ongoing war due to their involvement and the atrocities committed.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Ethiopia: How to Get Away With Mass Murder - 4 Tactics Ethiopia Used to Hide Tigray Atrocities From the World

Ethiopia has employed various strategies to obscure the atrocities committed during the Tigray conflict, which resulted in massive loss of life and suffering.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NNPP Expresses Shock Over U.S. Proposed Visa Ban, Asset Seizure Against Kwankwaso, Others

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has reacted with shock to the proposed U.S. visa ban and asset seizure targeting its leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as part of a bill addressing religious persecution and atrocities in Nigeria.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: U.S. Considers Visa Ban and Asset Freeze Against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah

U.S. lawmakers have proposed a bill for sanctions against notable figures in Nigeria due to concerns over ongoing religious persecution and mass atrocities.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Von der Leyen to Farandouris on Syria: 'We will take measures'

Ursula von der Leyen acknowledges the atrocities in Syria highlighted by Greek MEP Nikola Farandouris in a letter, stating the European Commission will take action.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Fifty-three men came to our house to rape me - 11 words that changed my life'

Gisele Pelicot bravely shares her harrowing story of sexual violence and her journey to becoming an icon against such atrocities.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

UN declaration on El Fasher atrocities 'ridiculous: World knew how it would end, didnโ€™t do anything'

The article critiques the UN's declaration regarding atrocities in El Fasher, arguing that the world was aware of the consequences and failed to take action.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Foibe, Milan remembers: 'Not a formal gesture'

Milan's mayor, Beppe Sala, emphasized the importance of commemorating the victims of the foibe as a crucial reminder against indifference to historical atrocities.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Our soldiers in the Balkans suffered atrocities yet to be told. And in Trieste and Gorizia...

The article discusses the overlooked historical narrative of Italian soldiers in the Balkans and the events surrounding the foibe and the exodus.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

UN: The atrocities in El Fasher could have been avoided

The UN reports that last yearโ€™s atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan, could have been prevented, attributing the violence to the Rapid Support Forces.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW โŸฉ Mykhailo Podolyak: Putin fears only two countries in the world โ€“ China and the United States

Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the Ukrainian presidency, states in an interview that Western responses to Russian atrocities are too weak and discusses peace talks, the roles of the US and Europe, and some internal matters of Ukraine.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UN: The atrocities in El Fasher are a 'disaster' that could have been avoided, with fears of recurrence in Kordofan

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that the atrocities committed in El Fasher during the takeover by Rapid Support Forces represent a preventable disaster, with fears of similar incidents occurring in Kordofan amid escalating violence.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

UN: Atrocities in Sudan could have been prevented

The UN reported that the atrocities in al-Fashir, Sudan, could have been avoided, citing ignored warnings about potential mass abuses.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The novel about the Hungarian Arrow Cross is bogged down by atrocities

A review of Gรกbor Zoltรกn's novel highlights the chilling portrayal of Hungary's Arrow Cross movement during its brief period of power at the end of World War II.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Historian: Putin Is Repeating Nazi Atrocities in Ukraine Like During the Siege of Leningrad

The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine by drawing parallels between current Russian aggression and Nazi atrocities during the Leningrad siege.

Feb 7 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

NATO Secretary General visited torture cellar in Jahidne

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the village of Jahidne in Chernihiv Oblast during his trip to Ukraine, where Russian forces committed atrocities against civilians in 2022, according to news channel Ukrinform.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

The atrocities peaked in October last year. Now it could get worse.

The ongoing bloody war in Sudan is escalating, with warnings of a potential 'biblical catastrophe' in three months according to the Refugee Council and Nathaniel Raymond from Yale Humanitarian Research Lab.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:51 UTC

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