Tag: Genocide
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Myanmar Defends Rohingya Case at ICJ, Calls Genocide Claims Unsubstantiated
Myanmar Rejects Genocide Claims at the ICJ Myanmar presented a bold rebuttal on the international stage this week, telling the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that allegations of genocide against the Rohingya minority are unsubstantiated. In a highly anticipated session in The Hague, Myanmar described its operations in Rakhine State as a legitimate counterterrorism effort,…
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Myanmar Rejects Rohingya Genocide Claims at ICJ: Calling the Case Unsubstantiated
Background: The ICJ Case and the Rohingya Crisis The international legal showdown between Myanmar and the Rohingya minority has reached a critical moment at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. Myanmar argued that the allegations of genocide against the state are unsubstantiated, insisting that its 2017 crackdown on Rohingya militants should be…
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Myanmar Rejects Rohingya Genocide Claims at ICJ as Allegations Are Denied
Overview: Myanmar denies genocide claims at the ICJ Myanmar has publicly contested the International Court of Justice’s genocide allegations, arguing that the charges against it for the treatment of the Rohingya minority are unsubstantiated. In a session at The Hague, the government frames its counterterrorism crackdown as a necessary and legally warranted operation, rather than…
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Today in History: January 10 — 12 Survivors at the Notorious Cambodian Prison
Overview: January 10, 1979 and a Long Aftermath Today in history marks a stark moment in Cambodia’s brutal 1975–1979 era as Vietnamese forces completed the capture of Phnom Penh. In the wake of the Khmer Rouge dictatorship, which sought to purify the country through radical social engineering, tens of thousands had perished in prisons, labor…
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Today in History: January 10 – The discovery of Phnom Penh’s notorious prison massacre
Today in History: January 10 and the Khmer Rouge’s dark legacy January 10 marks a haunting chapter in the history of Southeast Asia. In 1979, amid Cambodia’s brutal upheavals, a Vietnamese photographer named Ho Van Tay documented a chilling moment that would illuminate the world’s understanding of the Khmer Rouge regime’s atrocities. Drawn to Phnom…
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No Monopoly on Pain: Navigating Sensitive Discourse on Genocide and Collective Suffering
Understanding the Controversy The recent public exchange surrounding Andreas Peltzer’s letter, published in The Namibian on 5 December 2025 under the headline “Genocide: What about other groups? A rejoinder,” has reignited a difficult conversation about how societies talk about mass atrocities and the suffering of different communities. While letters to the editor reflect a range…
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No Monopoly on Pain: Rejoinder to a Controversial Namibian Letter
Context and Controversy The Namibian recently featured a letter by Andreas Peltzer that sparked a heated debate on how societies remember atrocity. Titled “Genocide: What about other groups? A rejoinder,” the piece touched on a sensitive subject: who gets to define and direct collective memory when painful histories collide. The ensuing discussion has divided readers…
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No Monopoly on Pain: Why Every Group’s Suffering Deserves Recognition
Introduction: A call for a broader conversation about pain and memory The debate sparked by discussions of genocide and historical trauma often centers on a single narrative. Yet as societies reckon with dark chapters, it is essential to acknowledge that pain is not a zero-sum equation. No monopoly on suffering should be claimed by any…
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Trump doubles down on Nigeria attacks, claims genocide amid violence controversy
Overview of the Latest Claims <pFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric about Nigeria, asserting that the West African nation is failing to protect Christians and describing the ongoing violence there as a “genocide.” The remarks, delivered during a rally/interview (specify platform if known), mark the first time Trump has used the term…
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Trump Accuses Nigeria of Genocide, Prompts Global Debate
Trump’s Latest Remark Stirs U.S.-Nigeria Tensions In a statement that drew immediate global attention, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to protect Christians and describing the violence there as genocide for the first time. The remarks, made in a public address and later amplified by…