The Latest Breaking News from War Crimes

Scottish Enterprise faces questions over diligence on war-crime links

HUNDREDS of human rights checks have been made on companies seeking grants from Scottish Enterprise since 2019.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023

Irish government urged to refer Israel-Hamas conflict to international court

Opposition TDs want Ireland to make a referral to the International Criminal Court for a probe into possible war crimes in Gaza.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Israel women’s groups warn of failure to keep evidence of sexual violence in Hamas attacks

Rights groups fear lack of investigative work means gender-based nature of some of violence has been overlooked

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

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 · Nov 9, 2023

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 · Nov 8, 2023

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 · Nov 4, 2023

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 · Nov 3, 2023

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 · Nov 2, 2023

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 · Nov 2, 2023

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 · Nov 1, 2023