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'We won't know if Israel has committed war crimes until end of conflict,' expert says

Has Israel breached international law in Gaza with its military response to Hamas's atrocities? The UN's human rights chief says that both sides have committed war crimes. Volker Turk pointed to Hamas's horrific attacks on October 7, as well as the militant group continuing to hold hostages. But he also…

France 24

Both Israel and Hamas committing war crimes, says UN human rights chief

‘We have fallen off a precipice. This cannot continue’

The Independent UK

Three rights groups file ICC lawsuit against Israel over Gaza ‘genocide’

The lawsuit urges the ICC to include ‘genocide’ in Gaza war crimes probe and issue arrest warrants for Israel’s leaders.

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Israel-Hamas war: Pressure builds for truce as both side accused of war crimes

International pressure expected to redouble at conference in Paris called by French President Emmanuel Macron

Evening Standard

Israel-Hamas war: What international laws apply and whether the ICC can prosecute | Explained

In the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, The Hindu decodes what international laws apply to Israel and Palestine; what constitutes ‘war crimes’ and ‘genocide’; and whether the ICC has jurisdiction to prosecute the ongoing hostilities.

The Hindu

Dozens of towns in Burkina Faso besieged by jihadists: report

Armed groups are committing war crimes and human rights abuses as they besiege towns across Burkina Faso, the rights group Amnesty International has warned in a report.

Radio France Internationale

Amnesty warns of escalating jihadist violence in Burkina Faso

Security forces and armed groups are committing war crimes against civilians in Africa's Sahel region. The amnesty report: Death was slowly creeping on us: Living under siege in Burkina Faso focuses on crimes against civilians in many localities of Burkina Faso. The country underwent two military coups.The latest in september…

France 24

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Israel-Gaza Conflict: Concerns Of War Crimes Emerge As Humanitarian Effort Begins

Israel's attacks on Gaza's refugee camp raise concerns of disproportionate force, while evacuation efforts are underway.

Zenger

Rights groups report widespread war crimes across Africa’s Sahel region with communities under siege

Rights groups say in new reports that security forces and armed groups are committing alleged war crimes against civilians in Africa’s Sahel region where extremists and rebels are increasingly fighting to exert dominance and control resources in communities

The Independent UK

A media freedom group accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes and reports deaths of 34 journalists

An international media freedom group says 34 journalists have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas

The Independent UK

South American countries recall ambassadors and cut ties with Israel over war with Hamas

Bolivia’s leftwing government cuts diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging crimes and human rights abuses in Gaza, as Chile and Colombia recall ambassadors

The Guardian - US

Have war crimes been committed in Israel and Gaza and what international laws apply?

The UN has said there is evidence that international humanitarian law may have been breached by both sides in the conflict

The Guardian - UK

Katherine Maher replaces former Web Summit CEO following ‘war crimes’ post

Katherine Maher’s appointment comes after Paddy Cosgrave resigned as CEO over his comments on the Israel-Hamas war.

Al Jazeera

Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 24

Netanyahu rules out ceasefire in Gaza; families of hostages in Hamas video plead with Joe Biden to ‘bring everyone home’

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Al Jazeera

Western coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza – bias or unprofessionalism?

Media experts say some agencies are ‘legitimising Israeli war crimes’ in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Gaza’s communications blackout raises concerns of Israeli war crimes

Enclave without phone, internet services for more than 12 hours amid warnings blackout could conceal rights abuses.

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Ukrainians describe torture by Russian occupiers; Moscow simulates nuclear strike; the story of Ukraine’s stolen children

The Independent UK

German prosecutors receive evidence regarding ‘Russian war crimes in Ukraine’

Clooney Foundation for Justice calls on German prosecutors to investigate Russia’s ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine

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The Guardian - UK

German prosecutors handed evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine

Complainants hope to use principle of universal jurisdiction in three separate cases

The Independent UK

Relatives of victims of alleged war crimes in Myanmar seek justice against generals in Philippines

Relatives of victims of alleged war crimes committed by Myanmar’s military have filed a criminal complaint in the Philippines against their nation’s ruling generals

The Conversation

Where the ICC stands if war crimes are committed on either side of the Israel-Hamas war

Since Hamas launched its offensive in Israel on October 7 2023, drawing a swift and emphatic response from the Netanyahu government, at least 1,400 people in Israel and 5,000 people in Palestine have been killed. Many of these have been civilians – hundreds of Israelis at a music festival near…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak rejects SNP arguments Israel 'guilty of war crimes in Gaza'

RISHI Sunak has rejected the characterisation of Israel’s siege on Gaza as “collective punishment” as he updated MPs on the conflict.

The Guardian - UK

Electric cables, hammers and guns: Ukrainians tell of Russian torture

As prosecutors prepare war crimes case, victims reveal how they were beaten and made to dig own graves in Balakliia

Al Jazeera

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave resigns over Israel ‘war crimes’ post

Paddy Cosgrave received a wave of backlash over his public comments accusing Israel of breaching international law.

The Independent UK

CEO of a prominent tech conference resigns amid backlash for public statements over Israel-Hamas war

Paddy Cosgrave, the chief executive officer of a prominent European tech conference called Web Summit, resigned from his role on Saturday amid backlash for his public statements that suggested Israel was committing war crimes

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