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Genocide/Crimes against humanity

Former Philippines president Duterte drew up ‘death lists’, boasted about murders: ICC prosecutor

People demonstrate in favour of the detention of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte outside the International Criminal Court on Feb 23.
People demonstrate in favour of the detention of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte outside the International Criminal Court on Feb 23.

Philippines’ Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open

The “confirmation of charges” hearing, taking place over four days, will determine whether there is enough evidence against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to proceed to a trial.
The “confirmation of charges” hearing, taking place over four days, will determine whether there is enough evidence against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to proceed to a trial.

ICC bars in-person visits for ex-Philippine president Duterte during hearing, family says

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity before the ICC.
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity before the ICC.

Pep Guardiola ‘hurt’ by suffering caused in global conflicts

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that he is hurt by all the conflicts around the world.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that he is hurt by all the conflicts around the world.

WHO says first five patients evacuated via Gaza’s Rafah crossing

A Palestinian man waves from a window as war-wounded people and patients, accompanied by relatives, get ready to leave Gaza for treatment abroad through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, after it was opened by Israel on Monday for a limited number of people, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, February 3, 2026.
A Palestinian man waves from a window as war-wounded people and patients, accompanied by relatives, get ready to leave Gaza for treatment abroad through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, after it was opened by Israel on Monday for a limited number of people, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, February 3, 2026.

Myanmar nationalists protest Rohingya genocide case at UN court

Myanmar nationalists hold banners in downtown Yangon as they rally against the country's prosecution for genocide against the Rohingya minority at the International Court of Justice on Jan 27.
Myanmar nationalists hold banners in downtown Yangon as they rally against the country's prosecution for genocide against the Rohingya minority at the International Court of Justice on Jan 27.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte fit for ICC pre-trial hearings on Feb 23

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers a message during the proclamation rally for his political party PDP-Laban's senatorial candidates ahead of the midterm elections, at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers a message during the proclamation rally for his political party PDP-Laban's senatorial candidates ahead of the midterm elections, at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Theatre review

6 Microlectures On Genocides is a daring work of hope in dark times

Actor Rizman Putra in 6 Microlectures On Genocide at the Drama Box Studio.
Actor Rizman Putra in 6 Microlectures On Genocide at the Drama Box Studio.

Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims are ‘unsubstantiated’

Myanmar has always maintained the 2017 crackdown by its armed forces was justified to root out Rohingya insurgents.
Myanmar has always maintained the 2017 crackdown by its armed forces was justified to root out Rohingya insurgents.

Genocide case before international court ‘flawed and unfounded’, says Myanmar govt

Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar cross the border into Bangladesh.
Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar cross the border into Bangladesh.

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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.