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Genocide/Crimes against humanity

Desperate Rohingya risk deadly voyages at sea as trafficking surges

A suspected human trafficking boat lies stranded on the shore in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, on June 21.
A suspected human trafficking boat lies stranded on the shore in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, on June 21.

Russia subjecting 1.6 million Ukraine children to military brainwashing: OSCE report

Russia’s actions regarding Ukrainian children could amount to a crime against humanity, say OSCE experts.
Russia’s actions regarding Ukrainian children could amount to a crime against humanity, say OSCE experts.

German prosecutors arrest man accused of ordering killings during Rwanda genocide

Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over role in conflict

Security personnel stand guard as Congolese refugees living in Rwanda protest at various diplomatic missions, in Kigali, Rwanda January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana
Security personnel stand guard as Congolese refugees living in Rwanda protest at various diplomatic missions, in Kigali, Rwanda January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana

Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says

The UN commission said that Palestinian children were deliberately targeted and killed during the war, including after a ceasefire came into effect in October 2025.
The UN commission said that Palestinian children were deliberately targeted and killed during the war, including after a ceasefire came into effect in October 2025.

Al Jazeera rejects Israeli accusations against journalist killed in Gaza

Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli strike on June 17, 2026.
Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli strike on June 17, 2026.

Philippine ex-policeman arrested over S. Korean’s death in notorious drug war killing

Rafael Dumlao (right), was arrested in connection with the killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo (left).
Rafael Dumlao (right), was arrested in connection with the killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo (left).

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Rwandan President Paul Kagame after the inauguration ceremony of a double stele artwork by artist Grada Kilomba, a new memorial site paying tribute to the victims of the Rwanda's genocide at the Habib-Bourgiba esplanade along the River Seine, in Paris, France, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Rwandan President Paul Kagame after the inauguration ceremony of a double stele artwork by artist Grada Kilomba, a new memorial site paying tribute to the victims of the Rwanda's genocide at the Habib-Bourgiba esplanade along the River Seine, in Paris, France, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool

Photo and video journalists in Gaza to receive ‘Golden Pen’ award

Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Mohammad Weshah, who was killed in an Israeli strike in April 2026.
Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Mohammad Weshah, who was killed in an Israeli strike in April 2026.

France moves towards symbolic repealing of slavery legislation

France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago, and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as “crimes against humanity”.
France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago, and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as “crimes against humanity”.

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