war crimes

A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia. The charges include crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s 14-year conflict. This conflict resulted in about half a million people dying.

A Syrian court sentenced Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s 14-year conflict. Atef Najib was also sentenced to death after being found responsible for leading a crackdown in Daraa, which fueled the uprising and civil war. The article noted that Bashar Assad and his brother fled to Russia.

A Syrian court sentenced Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia. The sentencing was handed down for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The report specified that the location of the event was Damascus, Syria.

Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing is set to receive a red-carpet welcome in Thailand amid international sanctions and domestic opposition. His 2021 coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s government sparked a civil war with significant civilian casualties and economic decline.

Legal expert Dr. Mohamed Al-Zain called for activating international litigation mechanisms to hold the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its supporters accountable for violations classified as war crimes and genocide since 15 April 2023. He emphasized uniting official, popular, and media efforts to advance international justice.

The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a criminal complaint against Israeli reservist Leon Khlebnikov in the Netherlands, accusing him of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide for destroying civilian infrastructure in Gaza. Dutch authorities reportedly took no action despite the complaint under the Dutch International Crimes Act.

East Timor's courts are reviewing a case alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity by Myanmar’s military leadership, brought by the Chin Human Rights Organisation. The case tests ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar’s junta and highlights East Timor’s potential to address such allegations against a fellow state’s military.

A viral photo of two Israeli soldiers posing next to a blindfolded Palestinian sparked global outrage. The image, posted on an Israeli soldier's Instagram account and later removed, prompted accusations of dehumanization and comparisons to historical abuses like Abu Graib. Similar incidents involving Israeli soldiers sharing graphic content of Palestinians have been reported since the Gaza conflict began.

Brenda Hollis, a US prosecutor who supervised the ICC team investigating Israeli and Hamas leaders, defended Karim Khan's handling of the Palestine investigation, asserting the arrest warrant requests were based on thorough evidence and not rushed. She emphasized the warrants for Israeli and Hamas officials were finalized after internal and external reviews.

Iran supports Volker Turk's reappointment as UN human rights chief despite opposition from the US, Israel, and Russia. Iran's diplomatic mission in Geneva expressed confidence in Turk's efforts to address international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' for urging federal authorities to arrest him over ICC war-crimes charges related to the Gaza war. Netanyahu dismissed the ICC charges as 'bogus' and plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York despite Mamdani's opposition.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) for suggesting the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes allegations. Fetterman called Mamdani a 'clown' during an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes if he visits New York City. He had previously considered the move but determined it was not legally feasible.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he lacks authority to enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but urged the US government to act. Mamdani described Netanyahu as a war criminal responsible for a 'horrific genocide' and cited UN reports and casualty figures in Gaza.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated his administration cannot legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes and urged federal authorities to take action. Mamdani had previously considered enforcing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu if he attended the UN General Assembly in September.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated the city cannot enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but urged the federal government to act. Mamdani called Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and asserted he is unwelcome in New York City. The ICC issued warrants in 2024 over alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza, which Israeli officials deny.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated his city lacks authority to enforce the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Mamdani urged US federal officials to act, while Netanyahu's office dismissed the ICC as a 'kangaroo court'.

The UN Office of the High Commissioner condemned intensified Israeli attacks on Gaza, citing 57 Palestinian deaths, including six children, between 13 and 20 July. The spokesperson highlighted concerns of war crimes and criticized Israel's shifting 'Yellow Line' border, which allegedly endangers civilians in violation of international law.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated his administration is exploring whether the city can arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani called Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and cited ongoing discussions with the city's Law Department, while U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz dismissed the claims as political theater, citing legal protections for foreign leaders.

The Gulf Council head accused Iran of committing war crimes by attacking civilian facilities. The statement highlights the severity of the attacks on non-military targets.

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Portugal against Israeli soldier Etamar Ivry, alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The foundation claims Ivry, currently in Lisbon on holiday, participated in the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza as a member of the 890th Paratroopers Battalion.

The Trump administration, including Secretary of state Marco Rubio, is targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming it threatens US sovereignty. The administration seeks to dismantle the ICC to avoid accountability for war crimes, even in ICC member states. Rubio's arguments against the court are described as unfounded.

A Sudanese court has sentenced General Hemetti, commander of the Rapid Support Forces, to death in absentia for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in West Darfur. The charges are linked to atrocities in the region, as reported by a FRANCE 24 correspondent.

Iran warned that locations used as launch points for US attacks are 'legitimate targets' and accused the US of violating a ceasefire agreement by attacking its transportation and shipping infrastructure, calling it a grave war crime.

A book about the Holocaust was canceled after the author refused his editor's demand to include criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza and the Trump-led US's migrant policies involving 'concentration-style prisons'.

Iran condemned German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's accusation that Tehran mined the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai called the claim a 'grotesque distortion of reality' and accused Germany of participating in 'the crime of aggression' and war crimes against Iranians.

Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint in Italy against an Israeli man for alleged Gaza war crimes, citing his social media posts as evidence of public endorsement of demolition operations. The foundation has previously filed complaints against IDF soldiers abroad.

The UN Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory condemned the extrajudicial execution of a Palestinian man accused of collaborating with Israeli forces by a group affiliated with Hamas. The agency highlighted a broader pattern of unlawful killings and abuses by Gaza de facto authorities and pro-Hamas security forces against Palestinians accused of collaboration or working with armed elements allegedly backed by Israel.

A Ukrainian man has been charged with war crimes in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The incident involved a leak from Nord Stream 2, as documented by the Swedish Coast Guard on Sept. 28, 2022.

A Democratic lawmaker supports an amendment to stop US military aid to Israel, citing concerns over war crimes in Gaza and involvement in a war with Iran. The amendment, introduced by a Republican representative, would cancel $3.3bn in annual aid and remove funding for Israel in the State Department appropriations bill.

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint with the US Justice Department seeking prosecution of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for alleged war crimes, genocide, and incitement to genocide. The complaint cites mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, including starvation, beatings, and denial of medical care, and references deaths in Israeli custody between October 2023 and August 2025.

Lundin Oil executives are accused of complicity in war crimes. The charges relate to their alleged involvement in activities linked to conflict zones.

ICC judges have filed a lawsuit against Trump, claiming sanctions imposed on them are unlawful. They argue the sanctions aim to punish and influence the ICC's decisions on cases involving the US and Israel.

The UN reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have systematically used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war since 2023, with 87% of verified incidents attributed to the RSF and allied groups. The OHCHR documented 546 verified cases affecting 838 victims across 16 states, concluding these acts may constitute crimes against humanity.

An Israeli army reservist, Eitan Gilboa, accused of war crimes by the Hind Rajab Foundation, appears to have fled India after a complaint was filed with Indian authorities. The allegations involve his alleged role in the demolition of residential areas in Gaza, documented in social media posts.

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.

A United Nations report states that militants and police units in Gaza publicly beat, maimed, and executed dozens of Palestinians during Hamas' war with Israel, which are considered war crimes.

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.

Nearly 140 Labour MPs in the UK have called for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The move follows accusations by a Labour MP named Streeting that another MP, Starmer, has ignored war crimes in Gaza.

Pauline Hanson of One Nation expressed respect for Ben Roberts-Smith at a rally, comparing his war crimes prosecution to her 2003 electoral fraud case overturned later. Around 100 supporters gathered in Brisbane, with the organizer urging an 'army of civilians' to back Roberts-Smith.