crimes against humanity
Coverage of crimes against humanity in the Nexus archive.
- Sudan: Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El-Fasher
Amnesty International accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia of committing ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity during its assault on El-Fasher amid the ongoing civil war with Sudan's military.
- Sudan: Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El Fasher
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are accused by Amnesty International of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing, including deliberate targeting of children, during their campaign to seize El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.
- Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity in El Fasher, Amnesty says
Amnesty International alleges that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement, and sexual slavery as part of a systemic campaign against civilians.
- Human rights expert Philippe Sands wins German Peace Prize
Human rights expert Philippe Sands has won the German Peace Prize. He is recognized for advocating the law of ecocide and representing Palestinian rights while combating genocide and crimes against humanity.
- Israel purposely targeted Gaza children: UN
A UN inquiry found Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The report was issued by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel.
- Central African Republic: Former Car Leader Bozizé On Trial Over Crimes Against Humanity
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic will begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé for crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.
- Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes
The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will begin the trial in absentia of François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, who seized power in a 2003 coup and was overthrown in 2013, has been in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023.
- Intent in Plain Sight: the Politics of a UN-Recognized Genocide
The article claims the UN is downplaying a potential genocide in Ukraine by reclassifying it as 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity,' avoiding examination of 'intent' and provisions specific to children. It suggests political pressure and power struggles within the UN are influencing this reclassification.
- Philippines’ Duterte to undergo another health check to determine fitness for ICC trial
The International Criminal Court ordered a medical assessment of Rodrigo Duterte to determine his fitness for trial over charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war. This is the second health check ordered by the court, with proceedings set to start in November.
- Sudan: Sudan RSF War Crimes Case Lands in Kenya Under Universal Jurisdiction Bid
A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The case is under a universal jurisdiction bid.
- Ten years on, Chadian ex-dictator Habre's trial inspires global justice
In May 2016, Chadian dictator Hissen Habre was imprisoned for human rights violations and crimes against humanity. The trial, held in Senegal, was the first to use an African Court with African judges and survivors, setting a global precedent after 18 years of legal procedures.
- ICC Announces November 30 as Start Date for Trial of Former Philippine President
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has set November 30 as the start date for the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces three counts of crimes against humanity linked to the murders of at least 76 people during violent anti-drug operations.
- Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán
Hungarian lawmakers voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reversing a prior decision by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to withdraw. The vote, led by newly elected leader Péter Magyar, aimed to prevent Hungary from becoming the only EU member state not recognizing the ICC's jurisdiction over war crimes and genocide.
- Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC trial to start on November 30
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will face a crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court starting November 30. He is accused of involvement in at least 76 murders during his 'war on drugs' between 2013 and 2018, making him the first Asian former head of state to face ICC prosecution.
- 'The very embodiment of terror': At the ICC, chilling account of crimes committed by Libyan prison official
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a Libyan prison official, provided a chilling account of crimes at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, on May 19, 2026. The testimony highlighted his role in alleged atrocities, described as 'the very embodiment of terror.'
- War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release
Radovan Mladic, a convicted war criminal, is 84 years old and serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian War (1992-95). His lawyers are seeking his release from jail as he is close to death.
- War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release
Radovan Mladic, a convicted war criminal, is reportedly close to death, with his lawyers seeking his release from a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity committed during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
- Syrian commission prepares war crimes case against notorious Assad official
A Syrian rights commission is preparing a case against Fadi Saqr, a former commander of the National Defence Forces (NDF) militia, for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes in Damascus. Saqr is accused of mass killings and forcible disappearances of civilians in the Tadamon neighborhood.
- Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity
Philippines' former president Rodrigo Duterte is set to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his 'war on drugs' campaign, which allegedly resulted in the deaths of thousands. ICC judges confirmed there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte was responsible for murder and attempted murder charges.
- ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity linked to his 'war on drugs' campaign. The charges stem from the extrajudicial killings during his administration's anti-drug operations.
- Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on crimes against humanity charges linked to his anti-drug crackdowns. Judges confirmed 'substantial grounds' for the charges, which allege he oversaw policies resulting in dozens of murders during his tenure as mayor of Davao and president.
- Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces crimes against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court over deadly anti-drug crackdowns. Judges confirmed 'substantial grounds' for the charges, including evidence of a policy to 'neutralize' alleged criminals, with trial dates yet to be set.