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2 days ago
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War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
NYC parents

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
#unrwa
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
#international-law
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UN rules ban use of force, yet could not stop the Iran war

Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence, serving as a cornerstone of modern international law to maintain peace through negotiation rather than armed conflict.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

Over 100 US international law experts condemn US-Israeli military actions against Iran as violations of international law and potential war crimes.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on the Iran war and international law: it's worse than a mistake; it's a crime | Editorial

Western nations apply inconsistent standards in condemning military aggression, loudly criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine while remaining largely silent about US and Israeli military actions against Iran and Lebanon, undermining claims of universal international law.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UN rules ban use of force, yet could not stop the Iran war

Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence, serving as a cornerstone of modern international law to maintain peace through negotiation rather than armed conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#sudan
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
World news
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
#israel
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon

The UN is urged to protect civilians in Lebanon amid Israel's expanding military operations and potential new occupied territories.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon

The UN is urged to protect civilians in Lebanon amid Israel's expanding military operations and potential new occupied territories.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Why UN slavery resolution won't be enough

The United Nations resolution categorically states that slavery is the gravest crime against humanity, emphasizing the need for global acknowledgment and action.
Social justice
#gaza
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Readers reply: Has a call for restraint from an authority figure ever put a stop to war?

Mediation and calls for restraint can sometimes lead to the de-escalation of conflicts, though outcomes vary significantly.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
#human-rights
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |

Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people, as concluded by multiple international human rights organizations and experts.
#war-crimes
Russo-Ukrainian War
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1 week ago

Eight police officers for 3,000 cases: The challenge of investigating war crimes in Ukraine

Investigations into war crimes in Ukraine are severely hindered by a lack of resources and personnel, with only a fraction reaching court.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says

UN states that deliberately attacking civilians or civilian objects in Israeli strikes on Lebanon constitutes war crimes under international humanitarian law.
#icc
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts' conclusions in Khan's case

Upholding the ICC prosecutor's integrity is crucial for the credibility of State Parties and the ICC system amidst allegations of misconduct.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts' conclusions in Khan's case

Upholding the ICC prosecutor's integrity is crucial for the credibility of State Parties and the ICC system amidst allegations of misconduct.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists reveal terrifying global aftermath of nuclear war

Nuclear war poses catastrophic long-term consequences for human health and the environment, far exceeding the immediate destruction.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti

A new UN-backed Gang Suppression Force has arrived in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence with a 12-month mandate.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UN resolution fuels global reparations debate

The UN General Assembly declared the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and called for reparatory justice discussions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK complicit in desecration of international law in Gaza, says Corbyn-led tribunal

Britain's failure to meet its legal obligations has contributed to the mass killing of Palestinian civilians and the wholesale destruction of civilian objects, the desecration of international law and the further erosion of Britain's status as a nation committed to the rule of law in the international arena.
UK politics
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Stop the use of AI in war until laws can be agreed

Frontier AI models are unreliable for warfare and lack legal frameworks; international rules must govern military AI use before deployment to prevent civilian harm.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran says US strike on Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime'

Iran condemns US strike on civilian aircraft at Mashhad Airport, labeling it a war crime.
Privacy technologies
fromPrivacy International
3 weeks ago

Privacy International's remarks at the side event of the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the Human Rights Impacts of Using Artificial Intelligence in Countering Terrorism

AI-driven counter-terrorism tools create surveillance risks and generate unreliable threat assessments that discriminate against individuals and violate fundamental human rights.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

A former Syrian intelligence officer has been charged with murder and torture as crimes against humanity in England and Wales, marking the first such prosecution under the International Criminal Court Act 2001.
#international-criminal-court
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania

The ICC prosecutor opened an investigation into Belarus for suspected forced deportation and persecution of government opponents, finding reasonable basis for crimes committed as part of a widespread systematic attack against civilians.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children

An international criminal court for crimes against children should be established to protect schools as safe havens with the same legal status as hospitals during armed conflicts.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania

The ICC prosecutor opened an investigation into Belarus for suspected forced deportation and persecution of government opponents, finding reasonable basis for crimes committed as part of a widespread systematic attack against civilians.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children

An international criminal court for crimes against children should be established to protect schools as safe havens with the same legal status as hospitals during armed conflicts.
World politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Trump pursues era of unshackled warfare

Trump's administration is intensifying military pressure on Iran, threatening civilian infrastructure and disregarding established warfare principles.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
US news
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

UN Experts Demand Probe Into Minab Massacre as Reports Find US Was Responsible

US military investigators believe US forces conducted a strike on an Iranian elementary school in Minab that killed 175 people, mostly children aged 7-12, prompting calls for immediate investigation as a potential war crime.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert

The report claims that torture in detention has been used on an unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance, inflicting profound and lasting scars on the bodies and minds of tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UN expert says world has given Israel licence to torture Palestinians'

Francesca Albanese stated that torture has effectively become state policy in Israel, with the world granting a license to torture Palestinians, allowing it to operate openly.
World politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen

Mass displacement from escalating conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and Sudan is overwhelming humanitarian aid systems beyond capacity while eroding international humanitarian law.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel's displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israeli tactics of mass expulsion in Lebanon violate international law and displace over a million civilians, mirroring actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Groundbreaking' UN agreement on justice for women to include those in prison for first time

The UN Commission on the Status of Women adopted groundbreaking conclusions explicitly addressing female incarceration, recognizing links between discriminatory laws, violence, and women's imprisonment for the first time in 70 years.
World politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

US Joins ICJ Case to Defend Israel From Allegations of Genocide

The Trump administration officially joined an International Court of Justice case to defend Israel against genocide allegations, affirming the accusations are false.
US politics
fromThe New Humanitarian
2 months ago

Inklings | US funding: Risks, power shifts, and a boatload of questions

The US plans to route $2 billion in humanitarian funding through UN pooled funds, potentially reshaping aid funding and empowering OCHA's humanitarian reset.
History
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Voiding International Agreements Can Have Awkward Consequences - emptywheel

The United States purchased the Danish West Indies in 1917 for $25 million; Denmark obtained tacit U.S. assent to extend interests in Greenland.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN chief warns of Israeli-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid war on Iran

Gaza's border crossings remain closed, creating a humanitarian crisis as the population depends entirely on aid delivery and medical evacuations.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump's Board of Peace' puts rights abusers in charge of global order

The US president proposes a self-serving 'Board of Peace' that undermines the UN and human rights, gathering repressive leaders into a club of impunity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Secrecy around UK military civilian harm risks undermining public confidence'

Secrecy about how the UK investigates civilian deaths in military campaigns risks undermining public confidence and lacks published procedures unlike the US.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
#international-humanitarian-law
#un-human-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute crimes against humanity'

They explained that the records tell a story of dehumanisation, racism and corruption. So grave is the scale, nature, systematic character, and transnational reach of these atrocities against women and girls, that a number of them may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, the experts wrote. The UNHRC panel called for an investigation into allegations around Epstein and his associates, who include prominent figures in global politics, business, science and culture.
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World news
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2 months ago

US faces war crime allegation for disguising' aircraft in drug boat attack

A US military aircraft allegedly disguised as a civilian plane struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat, an action that could constitute perfidy and a war crime.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US has 'legal obligation' to pay dues, UN tells Trump DW 01/09/2026

The United States must pay mandatory assessed UN dues despite withdrawing from dozens of UN-affiliated and other international bodies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is indefensible'. African nations must have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, the head of the world body has told the African Union. Latin American countries and most of those in Asia do not have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the UN be reformed? Presenter: Rishaad Salamat Guests: Olukayode Bakare visiting scholar in international relations and African politics at the University of Colorado Denver Mukesh Kapila former UN humanitarian coordinator
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday that while the US ambassador, Mike Waltz, said last week that payments would begin within weeks, no further details had been offered. list of 3 itemsend of list We've seen the statements, and frankly, the secretary-general has been in touch for quite some time on this issue with Ambassador Waltz, Dujarric said during a news briefing.
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World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni

State terror uses arbitrary detention, torture, killings and fear, justified by rhetoric of security and order, to silence dissent and control populations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy

Mediation is a strategic security tool essential to prevent escalation and global disruption; prioritize sustained, credible diplomatic engagement to normalize peace in 2026.
fromNature
1 month ago

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

In 2025, the administration of US President Donald Trump ordered the US Agency for International Development to be closed; this year, it withdrew the country from 66 international organizations. Other Western nations that are plagued with high levels of debt and pressure to prioritize domestic challenges have slashed their foreign aid, too. According to projections, official development assistance dropped by 9-17% in 2025, amounting to some US$55 billion.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK right to weigh diplomacy before calling out' allies on international law breaches, says attorney general

In an interview with the Guardian, Richard Hermer, the government's most senior law officer and a close ally of Keir Starmer, said that in a complicated and dangerous world, leaders should be able to use statecraft to consider other factors when establishing whether to hold allies to account. In his first public comments since Britain's reaction to the US attack on Venezuela and threats toward Greenland, Hermer refrained from singling out the Trump administration,
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