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Genocide/Crimes against humanity

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”.

Duterte’s ICC trial for ‘crimes against humanity’ to start on Nov 30

Relatives of those killed in former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs pressing for justice in Quezon City on April 22.
Relatives of those killed in former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs pressing for justice in Quezon City on April 22.

Philippines launches independent truth panel to probe ‘drugs war’ killings

The war on drugs was the signature policy of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.
The war on drugs was the signature policy of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator sought by International Criminal Court

A protester seeking justice for the thousands killed in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war calls for the arrest of fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
A protester seeking justice for the thousands killed in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war calls for the arrest of fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa.

Philippines asks court to deny stop-arrest petition from senator sought by ICC

Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa reacts as he talks to the media before the start of a plenary session at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 12, 2026.
Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa reacts as he talks to the media before the start of a plenary session at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 12, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.