Tag: Crimes Against Humanity
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Afghanistan: UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity
What the UN Council is Doing The UN Human Rights Council has established an independent mechanism to investigate and preserve evidence of the most serious international crimes committed in Afghanistan. This new body aims to document abuses, collect credible information, and safeguard potential evidence for future accountability processes. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about…
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France jails ex-DR Congo rebel and politician for 30 years
French court delivers 30-year sentence for DR Congo crimes A French court has sentenced a former rebel leader and politician from the Democratic Republic of Congo to 30 years in prison, marking a high-profile conviction for crimes committed during a notorious anti-ethnic campaign in the early 2000s. The ruling underscores France’s evolving role in pursuing…
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Can India Deny Dhaka’s Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina? What Rules Say
Context and what’s at stake The question of whether India can deny a request from Bangladesh to extradite Sheikh Hasina hinges on a blend of international treaties, Indian domestic law, and long‑standing norms about political offenses and due process. While the scenario centers on a specific, high‑profile political figure, the underlying rules apply broadly to…
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Bangladesh Violence Warning If Party Ban Persists: Sajeeb Wazed’s Message Ahead of Court Verdict
Background: A High-Stakes Rivalry and a Begum’s Era in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, political tensions have surged as a court ruling looms over a government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The opposition and rights groups allege repression, while Hasina’s administration maintains it has safeguarded stability after years of political volatility. The latest flare involves Sajeeb…
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ICC Duterte Case Remains On Track After Prosecutor Khan Disqualification
Overview: A Steady Path for the Duterte Case The international spotlight remains fixed on the ICC case related to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, even after the Appeals Chamber disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC from involvement in the matter. The court announced that Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang now leads the prosecution team,…
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ICC: Duterte Case Moves Forward Despite Prosecutor Khan’s Disqualification
ICC: Duterte Case Moves Forward Despite Prosecutor Disqualification The International Criminal Court (ICC) has asserted that the disqualification of Chief Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan KC will not derail the ongoing proceedings against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The decision keeps Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang at the helm of the prosecution team as the…
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ICC Convicts Ali Kushayb in Darfur Case – Landmark Verdict
Introduction: The first ICC conviction in the Darfur situation On October 6, 2025, Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) delivered its long-awaited judgment in the Situation in Darfur, Sudan. The chamber unanimously found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, guilty on 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes,…
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ICC Delivers First Darfur Conviction: Ali Kushayb Found Guilty of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
Introduction: A Landmark Verdict in Darfur’s Long Shadow The International Criminal Court (ICC) has delivered its first conviction in the Situation in Darfur, Sudan, marking a watershed moment in international accountability for mass atrocities. Trial Chamber I unanimously found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, guilty on 27 counts of crimes against…
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ICC Delivers Historic First Conviction in Darfur Case: Ali Kushayb Found Guilty on 27 Counts
Overview: A Landmark Verdict in the Darfur Case The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued its first conviction in the Situation in Darfur, Sudan, delivering a verdict that resonates beyond the courtroom. On October 6, 2025, Trial Chamber I unanimously found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, guilty on 27 counts of crimes…
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Death Penalty for Congo’s Former President: Court Verdict (Fictional Scenario)
Note: This article describes a fictional scenario inspired by real-world events in the Central African region. It does not report on real individuals or actual court rulings. Background: A region on edge In a fictional Central African republic that echoes the complexities of the Congo region, the capital Kinshasa stands as a political and symbolic…