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ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan. It marks the first time the prosecutor has built a case around systemic crimes against women and girls, legal experts say. It is also a rare moment of vindication for Afghan activists, who over the last three years have often felt abandoned by the…

Displaced Palestinians begin to return home as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

Jan 19, 2025
Tens of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians are heading to their homes, after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect following more than 15 months of war.

Australia faces fresh scrutiny over asylum seeker treatment

Jan 15, 2025

tamil asylum seekers

Australian immigration authorities are facing renewed criticism over their treatment asylum seekers and other detainees, following a series of damning reports about conditions in offshore and mainland detention facilities.

SAS accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

Jan 9, 2025

SAS

A former senior UK Special Forces officer has told a public inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan that the SAS had a "golden pass allowing them to get away with murder"

US determines RSF committed Genocide in Sudan

Jan 8, 2025
The United States on Tuesday accused the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its proxies of committing genocide and imposed sanctions on its leader.

Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid investigation into Gaza war crimes

Jan 6, 2025

Gaza

An Israeli soldier accused of war crimes has fled Brazil amid an investigation into his actions in Gaza, local media reported Sunday.

The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a pro-Palestine advocacy organisation, filed a criminal complaint last week accusing the soldier, who was in Brazil as a tourist, of involvement in the Israeli military’s systematic demolition of civilian homes in Gaza.

On Saturday, a Brazilian court instructed police to investigate the soldier for war crimes.

Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister of Canda

Jan 6, 2025
Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, citing "internal battles" within his party.

Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive

Dec 30, 2024

Ocalan

Jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, has been quoted indicating that he may be prepared to call for militants to lay down their arms. 

Pakistan-administered Kashmir rescinds protest restriction law after strike

Dec 15, 2024
A four day strike has led to the government of the Pakistan-administered Kashmir to withdraw a Presidential ordinance that restricted " unregistered organisations" from holding protests.

Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ

Dec 12, 2024
Ireland announces intention to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan

Dec 11, 2024
Russia’s State Duma has given initial approval to a bill that could remove the Taliban from a list of terrorist organisations.
Displaced Palestinians begin to return home as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
Australia faces fresh scrutiny over asylum seeker treatment
SAS accused of war crimes in Afghanistan
US determines RSF committed Genocide in Sudan
Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid investigation into Gaza war crimes
Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister of Canda
Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive
Pakistan-administered Kashmir rescinds protest restriction law after strike
Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ
Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan