The Australian War Memorial's director, Matt Anderson, stated it's standard practice to invite Victoria Cross recipients to events, addressing the invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crime charges. The new gallery exhibition "Was It Worth It?" explores Australia's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.
The Australian War Memorial's director, Matt Anderson, stated it's standard practice to invite Victoria Cross recipients to events, addressing the invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crime charges. The new gallery focuses on Australia's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.
Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about general amnesty. Meanwhile, the UAE faces renewed accusations of supplying drones and recruiting Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, while the UN warns of 'hallmarks of genocide' in El Fasher and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Amnesty International reports that the displacement of Palestinians from the West Bank is a deliberate Israeli government strategy of ethnic cleansing, not isolated incidents. The report highlights state-sanctioned violence, ignored court orders, and record settlement expansion, calling for international intervention.
France opens investigation into alleged torture and war crimes by Israel against French activists detained during a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, citing severe mistreatment and sexual abuse claims.
The author, citing their work on a UN commission of inquiry, condemns Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. They urge the Australian government to take concrete actions, including trade sanctions, accountability measures, and humanitarian aid, to fulfill its international law obligations.
Syria's Interior Ministry has offered cooperation to European investigators probing war crimes committed during the Syrian revolution. Damascus is ready to provide access to documents, witnesses, and crime scenes, and will soon publish a list of approximately 1,000 wanted individuals.
An Iranian official, Baqaei, shared a video of Senator Rubio discussing Iranian agents planning to assassinate US political leaders, including the president. Baqaei responded by accusing the US of war crimes and genocide against the Iranian people.
Australia's Nacc faces a crisis of public trust after controversies, including bungled robodebt referrals and Commissioner Paul Brereton's handling of conflicts of interest, prompting calls for a 'reset' ahead of his early departure.
Russia's Special Envoy Rodion Miroshnik stated that Europe will be forced to acknowledge Ukrainian war crimes during negotiations with Russia, as ignoring them would mean disregarding international humanitarian law.
Russia's President Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly drone attack in Luhansk, vowing retaliation. Ukraine denied the claims, stating it targeted Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Czech President Pavel urged NATO to respond assertively to Russian provocations.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya called the Ukrainian attack on a student dormitory in Starobilsk a "war crime" targeting civilians. The attack killed 6, injured 39, and left 15 missing. Russia urges international condemnation and claims Western support for Ukrainian strikes.
Khaled Mohamed Ali Al-Hishri, a former official at Libya's notorious Meitiga prison, is appearing before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This marks the first time a Libyan official has faced the ICC for crimes committed in Libya.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated he was informed the ICC requested an arrest warrant for him, calling it a "declaration of war" and vowing retaliation. He also announced an order to evacuate Khan al-Ahmar.
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.
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.
The 2026 World Cup faces criticism for its massive environmental impact, projected to be the "most polluting" ever due to increased teams and vast host countries. Concerns also include eye-watering ticket prices, political tensions, and player safety amid extreme heat.
“Albanese has done nothing more than speak!” Judge Richard Leon wrote.
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One Nation election advertising stating the party's support for Ben Roberts-Smith, who is charged with carrying out war crimes in Afghanistan, has legal experts worried.
Lawyers for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic, 84, are seeking his release from a UN detention facility in The Hague on medical grounds, saying he suffered a suspected stroke and faces high risk of imminent death. Mladic was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war. An independent health assessment was due on Friday.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of committing 'unforgivable war crimes' following artillery and missile strikes on Kunar province that killed at least seven people and wounded over 70, including 30 students and professors at Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University. Pakistan's Ministry of Information has denied striking the university, calling the allegation a 'blatant lie.' The attacks occurred despite a formal truce signed in late March, with fighting continuing along the porous Afghan-Pakistani border.
A Lebanese journalist and a freelance photographer were struck by Israeli forces in the village of Tayri, with the journalist later dying of her wounds. The IDF pursued the journalists after they took shelter in a house, and blocked a Red Cross ambulance from reaching them. Lebanon's prime minister called the attack a war crime. At least seven journalists have been killed in Lebanon during the conflict.
