War crimes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends his genocide in UN speech

Hounded across the world for war crimes, Netanyahu attempts to defend Israel’s genocidal campaign across the region

Iran demands accountability for Israeli crimes against Palestinians and Lebanese at UNGA

Iran’s president reiterated the country’s willingness to revive the JCPOA and demanded an end to all illegal unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran, while calling for accountability in Israel’s attacks on Palestine and Lebanon

Netanyahu is set to come to New York City and will be greeted by mass protest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to deliver an address at the United Nations General Assembly

US lawmakers are bringing wanted war criminal Netanyahu to Congress

Leading congress members from both major parties invite wanted war criminal to address joint meeting of Congress

UN human rights expert calls for firm international action to stop abuses in Myanmar

The war in Myanmar started after the military seized power in a coup in February 2021 and since then, it has left a bloody toll with over 5,000 killed, 20,000 political prisoners, and nearly 3 million displaced

The UN Commission of Inquiry accuses Israel of committing “crimes against humanity” during the ongoing Gaza war

The UN commission accuses Israel of having committed crimes against humanity of extermination, murder, gender persecution, torture, and forcible transfer

ICC applies for arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan issued warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister, as well as for three Hamas leaders

Israel’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza was intentional

Israel has killed aid workers and levelied false charges against agencies such as UNRWA, revealing its use of starvation as a weapon

ICJ expands urgent measures in genocide case against Israel as famine “sets in” in Gaza

The Court has issued orders for Israel to “ensure” the “unhindered provision” of humanitarian aid, as 31 people have been killed due to deliberate starvation in Gaza

Controversies and fraud marred the elections in DR Congo

Congolese activist Kambale Musavuli speaks to Peoples Dispatch about the recent electoral process in the DRC and what the results mean for its future

Israel’s war crimes

Every time the UN can get more aid into Gaza, the Israeli bombardment of civilian areas intensifies, and the civilian deaths increase

Human rights groups demand ICC issue arrest warrants against Israeli officials

A joint letter sent to the ICC also demands an urgent investigation into the allegations of war crimes committed by Israel against Palestinians