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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

French IS member convicted of genocide for atrocities against Yazidis

A French national has been convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity for his involvement in the atrocities against Yazidis during the Islamic State's rule in Iraq.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office files the first complaint of torture at the Via Laietana police station in Barcelona

The Barcelona Prosecutor's Office has archived the first complaint of torture related to crimes against humanity at the Via Laietana police station, admitting that activist Blanca Serra was a victim but unable to identify the perpetrators.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: An RN Candidate Subject to Investigation for 'Apology of Crimes Against Humanity' After Neo-Nazi Videos

A candidate from the National Rally in Gap is under judicial investigation following the release of videos displaying his involvement in online discussions containing racist and neo-Nazi rhetoric.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Shadows of Bukele

A recent UN report accuses the Salvadoran government of crimes against humanity under President Bukele's exceptional regime aimed at combating gang violence.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Belarusian opposition leader Tikhanovskaya: Lukashenko releases political prisoners not out of humanity but due to sanctions

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya expresses hope over the International Criminal Court's investigation into crimes against humanity in Belarus, but fears her country may be abandoned to Putin.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Chavista military to extra in a soap opera: who is the Venezuelan detained in a Miami jail

Rafael Josรฉ Quero Silva, a former Venezuelan military officer implicated in crimes against humanity, is currently detained in Miami while appealing his deportation and has also worked as an actor in a soap opera in the U.S.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

International Criminal Court Launches Investigation Against Belarus

The International Criminal Court has initiated an investigation into high-ranking Belarusian officials for crimes against humanity, including deportations and persecution of political opponents.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

ICC opens investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by Belarus

The International Criminal Court has begun an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by Belarus, following a referral from Lithuania.

Mar 12 โ€ข 23:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Investigation Launched in The Hague Against Belarus for Forced Deportation of Critics

The International Criminal Court has begun an investigation into Belarus concerning the forced deportation of government critics, based on preliminary evidence suggesting crimes against humanity.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

After Lithuania's request, ICC prosecutors began investigating possible Minsk crimes against humanity

Lithuania has urged the International Criminal Court to investigate potential crimes against humanity committed by Minsk, particularly concerning the deportation and persecution of political prisoners.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

No Mercy for Russia

A UN commission has found that Russia committed crimes against humanity by forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.

Mar 11 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

El Salvadorโ€™s mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

A new study indicates that El Salvador's mass arrest policy, led by President Nayib Bukele, may constitute crimes against humanity due to widespread human rights violations.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Libya: Surrender International Criminal Court Suspect

Libyan authorities are urged to surrender Osama Elmasry Njeem to the International Criminal Court for serious crimes including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lawyers accuse Bukele's government of 'crimes against humanity' in El Salvador

International lawyers have accused President Nayib Bukele's government of committing 'crimes against humanity' in its aggressive campaign against gangs, citing instances of torture and disappearances.

Mar 11 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

UN Determines Russian Deportation of Ukrainian Children Are Crimes Against Humanity

A UN investigation has classified Russia's deportation of nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children as crimes against humanity, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for Russian leaders involved.

Mar 11 โ€ข 02:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the first time... Charges of crimes against humanity brought against a Syrian resident in Britain

For the first time, the UK authorities have brought charges of crimes against humanity against a Syrian man residing in Britain, concerning his alleged role in suppressing anti-government protests in Syria.

Mar 11 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia committed crimes against humanity through deportation of Ukrainian children, UN inquiry finds

A UN inquiry has determined that Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children constitutes crimes against humanity during the ongoing conflict.

Mar 11 โ€ข 01:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Killings, torture, and disappearances: a group of experts accuses the Bukele government of crimes against humanity before the UN

An international group of experts has accused Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's government of committing crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and forced disappearances under a state of emergency since March 2022.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russia Committed Crimes Against Humanity in Transferring Ukrainian Children, UN Inquiry Says

A UN inquiry has determined that Russia's deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children constitutes a crime against humanity.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children a 'crime against humanity', says UN inquiry

The UN has accused Russia of committing crimes against humanity through the deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children amid the conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Russia commits crimes against humanity by transferring Ukrainian children out of their country, according to the UN

An independent UN investigation found that Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children constitutes crimes against humanity, with 80% of the examined cases remaining unreturned to Ukraine.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Ex-Syrian colonel appears in UK court on charges of crimes against humanity

A former Syrian colonel is facing charges of crimes against humanity in a UK court related to his role in the Syrian government's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

UN: Kidnapping of Ukrainian children is a crime against humanity

A UN report declares the removal and transfer of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities after the Moscow invasion constitutes crimes against humanity.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN: Russia committed crimes against humanity by deporting Ukrainian children

The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine reports that Russian authorities have committed crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

UN: Russia commits crimes against humanity by forcibly relocating Ukrainian children

A UN report accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Syrian charged with crimes against humanity in UK first

A Syrian man has been charged in the UK with crimes against humanity, marking a historic first in British legal proceedings.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown

A former Syrian intelligence officer faces charges of murder and torture as crimes against humanity in the UK's first case of this kind.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

United Kingdom: a man charged with crimes against humanity linked to protests in Syria in 2011

A man in the UK has been charged with crimes against humanity for his involvement in the violent repression of pro-democracy protests in Syria in 2011.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man in UK charged with crimes against humanity over quashing of Syrian protests

A UK-based man has been charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly participating in the suppression of Syrian protests, including murder and torture.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

According to Marianne, the Quai d'Orsay obstructed an investigation into crimes against humanity in Gabon

A French weekly has reported that the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs obstructed an investigation regarding the post-election violence in Gabon in 2016, providing significantly less documentation than requested.

Mar 7 โ€ข 03:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Three arrested for the murder of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Prosecutor reveals how the attack occurred

Libyan authorities have arrested three suspects in the murder of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who was attacked in his home in Zintan earlier this month.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Cameroon: Belgian Police Detain Three Linked to Cameroonian Separatist Group

Belgian police have detained three individuals connected to a secessionist group from Cameroon amid an investigation into suspected war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Saddam Hussein's six final horrifying words after being handed death sentence

The article discusses Saddam Hussein's final words and the context of his death sentence for crimes against humanity.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Several arrests in Belgium for suspected crimes against humanity

Belgium has made several arrests in connection with suspected crimes against humanity linked to a separatist armed group from Cameroon.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Editorial: Attack on Iranian elementary school kills over 100, unlawful crimes against humanity must stop immediately

The editorial condemns the bombing of a primary school in Iran that resulted in the deaths of over 100 children, attributing the attack to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and highlighting its violation of international humanitarian law.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
Crime & Justice

Alleged Serbian war criminal fails to stop government legal action against his Canadian citizenship

Allegations against Goran Pavic suggest he fraudulently obtained Canadian citizenship due to false statements regarding his residency application and involvement in crimes against humanity.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Rwandan Tutsi Genocide: Claude Muhayimana sentenced to 14 years in appeal in Paris

Claude Muhayimana has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in the complicity of genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994.

Feb 27 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Hearing for Former Philippine President at International Criminal Court: Prosecutors Claim He Ordered Civilian Killings

The International Criminal Court is conducting hearings to determine if former Philippine President Duterte will face trial for allegedly ordering the killings of civilians during his controversial war on drugs.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Crime & Justice

Philippines' former president Duterte killed thousands, ICC prosecutors say

ICC prosecutors claim that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is responsible for thousands of deaths linked to his anti-drug campaign.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda: 15 years in prison requested on appeal against Claude Muhayimana

French-Rwandan Claude Muhayimana faces a 15-year prison sentence on appeal for his alleged complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
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

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