Amnesty International reported that the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their seizure of El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, and enslavement, targeting non-Arab civilians.
CARICOM has revised its 10-point plan for reparatory justice, emphasizing that reparations are crucial for humanity's future and to address the legacy of slavery. The updated plan specifically calls for compensation for gender-based violence and asserts a legal right to monetary reparations from former enslaving nations and institutions.
A global framework for reparatory justice, outlining 18 points for fair compensation and return of cultural property, was adopted at a conference in Accra, Ghana. The strategy aims to address legacies of enslavement and colonialism through multilateral measures and dialogue.
Caribbean leaders, led by Barbados PM Mia Mottley, have released an updated manifesto demanding reparations for slavery and genocide. The plan includes monetary compensation for gender-based violence and links climate justice to slavery reparations, asserting crimes against humanity are not subject to statutes of limitations.
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the need for reparations for centuries of slavery, breaking a historical taboo. While stopping short of concrete proposals, he emphasized honesty and research, announcing a joint project with Ghana.
French President Emmanuel Macron faces growing demands to initiate discussions on reparatory justice for centuries of slavery as he prepares to speak on its legacy. France's abstention on a UN vote calling for reparations has fueled anger, with calls for dialogue from descendants of enslaved people and slave owners alike.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former militia commander accused of murder, rape, and torture in Libyan detention centers, has appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is the first case to reach a courtroom from the ICC's investigation into crimes in Libya post-Gaddafi, marking a significant step towards justice for refugees.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former Libyan militia commander, faces a landmark hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is the first case from the ICC's Libya investigation to reach a courtroom, stemming from alleged abuses in detention centres.
The Scott Trust has announced the next phase of its 10-year restorative justice plan addressing the Manchester Guardian founder's historical links to transatlantic enslavement. The 2026-2030 phase will invest several million pounds in descendant communities in Hanover, Jamaica and the US Sea Islands, focusing on education, land rights, economic justice and cultural heritage preservation. Three new programme managers have been appointed alongside existing staff.
