The Latest Breaking News from War Crimes

US puts sanctions on network said to funnel Colombian mercenaries to Sudan

US treasury accuses Colombian nationals and companies of aiding the RSF, which has committed horrific war crimes

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025

Roger Lumbala is accused of horrific war crimes in DRC: can his trial in France bring justice?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been called “the worst place on earth to be a woman” and “the rape capital of the world”. A 2014 survey estimated that 22% of women and 10% of men had experienced sexual violence during the conflict in the country’s east. After years…

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025

ICC sentences Sudan militia chief to 20 years for crimes against humanity

The International Criminal Court Tuesday handed down a sentence of 20 years to a Sudanese militia leader for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country's civil war two decades ago.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 9, 2025

Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief

Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to go

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2025

Four killed in latest ‘drug boat’ strike as Hegseth faces war crimes accusations

The US military conducted another deadly strike on an alleged drug boat, killing four men on board.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

House Democrat to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth over boat strikes: ‘War crimes have been committed’

Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar accuses defense secretary of ‘murder and conspiracy to murder’ over deadly strikes on alleged narco-boats and ’reckless and unlawful mishandling of classified information’

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Democratic Rep. Urges DOJ To Open a War Crimes Investigation On Double-Tap Attack Against Alleged Drug Vessel: 'No Statute Of Limitations'

Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu urged the Department of Justice to open a war crimes investigation regarding the double-tap attack against an alleged drug vessel in September, noting that "if the Trump DOJ does not investigate, a future Administration will because there is no statute of limitations" for such crimes.

Latin Times · Dec 4, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel on Pete Hegseth, ‘our secretary of war crimes’

Late-night hosts discussed outrage over Hegseth’s authorization of extrajudicial killings near Venezuela and Trump’s cabinet meeting naps

The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025

Pete Hegseth tried to turn his alleged war crimes into a meme and it’s only landing him in more trouble

New reports have alleged that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth committed war crimes while carrying out Caribbean boat strikes. His response? Turn it into a meme.

The Mary Sue · Dec 3, 2025

MAGA Loyalist Megyn Kelly Defends War Crimes, Says She Wants To See Victims 'Suffer'

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly has publicly welcomed gruesome violence against alleged drug boat traffickers following a controversial US military strike.

International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025