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World

Complaint filed in Switzerland against Iran's Deputy Minister for Crimes Against Humanity: Lawyers

A complaint has been lodged in Switzerland against Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, for allegedly committing crimes against humanity related to protests in Iran.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Lawyers: Complaint Filed in Switzerland against Iranian Deputy Minister for Crimes Against Humanity

A complaint has been filed in Switzerland against Iranian Deputy Minister K. Gharibabadi for potential involvement in crimes against humanity related to protests following the death of a detained woman.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: Journalists killed, tortured, imprisoned... Reporters Without Borders brings the case before the ICC

Reporters Without Borders has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court concerning crimes against humanity targeting journalists in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Rwanda's Tutsi Genocide: Claude Muhayimana interrogated during his appeal trial in Paris

Claude Muhayimana is being questioned in Paris during his appeal trial for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity related to the Rwandan genocide.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Duterte drew up 'death lists' and boasted about murders, ICC prosecutor says

An ICC prosecutor has accused former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of creating 'death lists' and bragging about murders during his anti-drug campaign, with hearings underway that could lead to a trial for crimes against humanity.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Duterte launched 'systematic attack' on Philippine civilians, ICC prosecutors say

Rodrigo Duterte faces crimes against humanity charges as hearings commence at the International Criminal Court regarding his anti-drug campaign in the Philippines.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Duterte's lawyers argue that his anti-drug campaign, which left thousands dead in the Philippines, was in 'self-defense'

Lawyers for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte argue that his anti-drug campaign was conducted in self-defense amid accusations of crimes against humanity.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Trial Against Duterte: 'If I Become President, You Will All Be Annihilated'

The trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has commenced at The Hague, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity for his role in extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Duterte personally authorized murders, says accusation at the start of trial at the ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun hearings that may lead to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte facing trial for crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

ICC initiates proceedings against Duterte

The ICC has started proceedings to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should be prosecuted for alleged crimes against humanity.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Hearing at the ICC in the Case Against Former President Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
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World

Rodrigo Duterte will not participate in the preparatory ICC meeting

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has opted out of attending the upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) preparatory hearing regarding allegations of crimes against humanity.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

A session of the UN Security Council regarding Sudan after a report on Al-Fasher

The UN Security Council held its monthly meeting on Sudan after a UN-supported independent investigation concluded that the actions of Rapid Support Forces in Al-Fasher constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What Happened in El Fasher? UN Reports and Field Testimonies Reveal the Truths

An independent UN-supported investigation concluded that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, with indicators of genocide.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

UN experts: The actions of the Epstein network may be crimes against humanity

UN human rights experts claim that documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's network indicate potential crimes against humanity, including systematic sexual abuse and human trafficking.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hashim Thaรงi maintains his innocence of war crimes and crimes against humanity

Hashim Thaรงi, former President of Kosovo, continues to assert his innocence regarding charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Britain, Canada, and the EU condemn the 'war crimes' in Sudan

The EU, Britain, and Canada condemned the potential war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in Sudan amid the ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary groups.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

The Epstein case, a 'crime against humanity'? The surprising idea of UN experts

UN experts are considering classifying the Epstein case as a potential crime against humanity due to systematic sexual abuse and trafficking evidence.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

UN flags crimes against humanity in Epstein files

The UN claims that abuses linked to Jeffrey Epstein may constitute crimes against humanity, as revealed by newly released files on his criminal activities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:51 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

UN: Epstein's crimes against humanity

Independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council reveal that Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities constitute acts that meet the legal criteria for crimes against humanity.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts

A UN panel claims findings from Epstein files indicate potential crimes against humanity linked to a global criminal network targeting women and girls.

Feb 18 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

African Union adopts resolution describing slavery and colonisation as crimes against humanity

The African Union has passed a resolution declaring slavery, deportation, and colonisation as crimes against humanity during a summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:22 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
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Uganda: MEPs Demand Investigation into Possible Crimes Against Humanity

Members of the European Parliament are calling for an investigation into potential crimes against humanity following concerns over the post-election situation in Uganda.

Feb 14 โ€ข 03:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

UN report: RSF militia in Sudan has committed war crimes in El Fasher

A UN report accuses the RSF militia in Sudan of committing war crimes and possible crimes against humanity in El Fasher.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Crime & Justice

Kosovo's former president Thaรงi, nicknamed Snake, faces 45 years in prison for 102 murders and other crimes

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaรงi is facing serious charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including multiple murders, alongside other leaders associated with the Kosovo Liberation Army.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Kripos: Man in his 50s charged with war crimes

A German citizen residing in Norway has been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with armed conflict in Cameroon.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

Kripos: Man in his 50s charged with war crimes

A man in his 50s has been charged in Norway for war crimes and crimes against humanity related to ongoing armed conflict in Cameroon.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Argentina demands the extradition of Venezuelan dictator from the USA

Argentina is seeking the extradition of former Venezuelan president Nicolรกs Maduro from the USA on charges of crimes against humanity.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Genocide of the Tutsis in Rwanda: the account of a survivor at the trial of Claude Muhayimana in Paris

The testimony of ร‰ric Nzabihimana, a survivor of the Tutsi genocide, was central to the trial of Franco-Rwandan Claude Muhayimana in Paris, who has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for complicity in terrorism and crimes against humanity.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela Begins Debate on Amnesty Law for the Release of Political Prisoners: Who Will Be Excluded

The Venezuelan Parliament is set to debate a general amnesty law that will exclude severe human rights violations and crimes against humanity.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Rohingya Welcome.. East Timor Judiciary Investigates Myanmar Military Crimes

The National Rohingya Arakan Organization welcomed East Timor's judicial response to a civil society petition to investigate the Myanmar military for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Argentina requests extradition of Maduro, Cabello, and 14 other Venezuelan officials

A federal judge in Argentina has ordered the international capture of Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro and 14 other officials for extradition due to crimes against humanity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Argentina asks the US for the extradition of Nicolรกs Maduro

Argentina's judiciary has requested the extradition of former Venezuelan president Nicolรกs Maduro from the United States to face charges of crimes against humanity, as revealed by a judicial decision.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Crime & Justice

Argentine Justice Requests Extradition of Maduro for Crimes Against Humanity

Argentina has formally requested the extradition of former Venezuelan president Nicolรกs Maduro from the United States to face charges of systematic crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Argentina requested the United States to extradite former Venezuelan president Maduro

Argentina is investigating ousted Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro for crimes against humanity and has requested his extradition from the U.S., where he is currently held.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Argentina requests extradition of Maduro from the US for crimes against humanity

The Argentine judiciary has requested the extradition of Venezuelan dictator Nicolรกs Maduro from the United States to face charges of crimes against humanity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Argentina requests the extradition of Nicolรกs Maduro, detained in the US, for crimes against humanity

Argentina has requested the extradition of Nicolรกs Maduro from the United States on charges of crimes against humanity stemming from a 2023 case initiated by the Argentine Forum for the Defense of Democracy.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Argentina requests the extradition of Nicolรกs Maduro

An Argentine federal judge has requested the extradition of Nicolรกs Maduro from the United States to face charges of crimes against humanity in Argentina.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Justice requests the extradition of Maduro from the USA for crimes against humanity

A federal judge in Argentina has requested the extradition of former Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro from the USA for alleged crimes against humanity committed against Venezuelan citizens.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Genocide crimes in Rwanda before French courts again

The Paris Court of Assizes has begun appeal hearings in the case of Claude Muhimana, a French-Rwandan citizen convicted in December 2021 for complicity in the Rwandan genocide and crimes against humanity in 1994, after he appealed the 14-year sentence.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Libyan media: "Clashes between militias, the second son of Gaddafi dead"

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly killed in armed clashes in Zintan, Libya, before he could face an international court for crimes against humanity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Human Rights Watch documents a full year of Israeli crimes in Palestine

Human Rights Watch's annual report reveals that Israel committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank throughout 2025, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, injuries, and displacements, with American complicity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Libya: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the former Libyan leader, is dead

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi and wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, was confirmed dead by multiple sources on February 3rd.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Rwandan Tutsi Genocide: Claude Muhayimana's Appeal Trial Opens in Paris

Claude Muhayimana's appeal trial for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity has commenced in Paris, following his original conviction and 14-year sentencing.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Letter to the Editor. Condemn the violence against healthcare personnel in Iran

A specialist doctor calls on the Swedish government to condemn the violence against healthcare staff in Iran, which he argues constitutes crimes against humanity.

Jan 30 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Kyiv energy crisis 'extremely serious,' as SBU presents evidence of Russian 'crimes against humanity'

Officials in Kyiv report the energy crisis as 'extremely serious' amid ongoing Russian strikes, which the SBU claims constitute crimes against humanity.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
Crime & Justice

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system qualified as crimes against humanity

The Security Service of Ukraine has documented numerous Russian air attacks on its energy infrastructure, asserting these actions are a deliberate campaign aimed at destroying the Ukrainian people and amount to crimes against humanity.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Hind Rajab files a criminal lawsuit against an Israeli soldier in Austria

Hind Rajab's organization has filed a criminal lawsuit in Austria against Israeli soldier Yonatan Akriv for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Israeli military campaign on Gaza.

Jan 12 โ€ข 19:58 UTC

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