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ICC says investigating alleged new war crimes in Sudan's Darfur

The International Criminal Court opens a new war crimes probe into Sudan's civil war as the UN accuses RSF paramilitary forces in Darfur of killing and dumping the bodies of at least 87 people. Also, South Africa's top court upholds an earlier ruling that former president Jacob Zuma should return…

France 24 · Jul 13, 2023

International Criminal Court opens new probe into Sudan violence

UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The International Criminal Court has opened a new probe into alleged war crimes in Sudan, its chief prosecutor said Thursday, expressing "great concern" over escalating violence.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2023

ICC prosecutor says he is investigating alleged new war crimes in Sudan's Darfur region

The International Criminal Court prosecutor says he is investigating alleged new war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s western Darfur region during the current conflict that has killed and displaced thousands

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Award-winning Ukrainian writer dies of injuries suffered in Russian missile attack on restaurant

The PEN America rights group says award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from her injuries suffered after a Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant last week

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Victoria Amelina, Ukrainian novelist, killed in Russian attack

A war crimes researcher and novelist, the 37-year-old died from wounds sustained in Tuesday’s missile attack.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023

Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk pizzeria

War crimes researcher Victoria Amelina, 37, became the 13th person to die from the attack

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

Putin claim that Russia funds Wagner group may make it easier to try him for war crimes

Admission that Russia paid 86bn roubles to Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mercenaries this year is potentially significant, say legal experts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

Corruption fighters to plumb depths of murky water

Australia's new anti-corruption watchdog has begun operating led by a former judge who investigated alleged war crimes by Australian troops in Afghanistan.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia reducing its presence at nuclear power plant, says Ukraine; Pope says war seems to have ‘no end’ – as it happened

Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate warns that staff are leaving Zaporizhzhia as Moscow has mined power units; Pope Francis calls for peace

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023

Russian politician charged with war crimes over alleged deportation of orphans from Ukraine

Ukraine claims more than 19,000 children have been illegally deported over the course of the war

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023