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Genocide/Crimes against humanity

Bosnian Serb jailed for wartime killing of Muslims

The 1992-95 conflict left about 100,000 people dead.
The 1992-95 conflict left about 100,000 people dead.

ICC confirms trial against former Philippine president Duterte

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will be on trial over three counts of murder as crimes against humanity.
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will be on trial over three counts of murder as crimes against humanity.

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine president Duterte

A man carries a placard with a cutout of an image of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte behind bars, during the 80th birthday of Duterte, who remains in ICC custody for war crimes allegations, in Manila, Philippines, March 28, 2025.
A man carries a placard with a cutout of an image of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte behind bars, during the 80th birthday of Duterte, who remains in ICC custody for war crimes allegations, in Manila, Philippines, March 28, 2025.

FedEx faces French ‘genocide’ complaint over Israel cargoes

FedEx said it does not make any international deliveries of weapons or ammunition.
FedEx said it does not make any international deliveries of weapons or ammunition.

UN Sudan chief says country ‘abandoned’ after three years of war

Sudanese men walk past a destroyed building in the capital Khartoum on April 16.
Sudanese men walk past a destroyed building in the capital Khartoum on April 16.

US Democrats file impeachment articles against Pentagon chief Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of committing war crimes.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of committing war crimes.

Israel stands still to honour Holocaust victims

Israel observed a two-minute silence on April 14, with traffic coming to a halt and the rhythm of everyday life suspended in a symbolic act of remembrance.
Israel observed a two-minute silence on April 14, with traffic coming to a halt and the rhythm of everyday life suspended in a symbolic act of remembrance.

Explainer: Why Trump’s Iran threats are raising war crimes concerns

US President Donald Trump has warned of bombing Iran to reopen Hormuz, drawing backlash over possible war crimes.
US President Donald Trump has warned of bombing Iran to reopen Hormuz, drawing backlash over possible war crimes.

Myanmar’s new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint filed in Indonesia

A criminal case against Myanmar’s newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on April 6 by a group of civil society organisations.
A criminal case against Myanmar’s newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on April 6 by a group of civil society organisations.

‘Gravest crime against humanity’: UN adopts Ghana’s slavery resolution despite US, Europe resistance

FILE PHOTO: Tourists are seen at the Cape Coast Castle one of several slave forts build along the Gold Coast in Ghana, July 28, 2019. Picture taken July 28,2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tourists are seen at the Cape Coast Castle one of several slave forts build along the Gold Coast in Ghana, July 28, 2019. Picture taken July 28,2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

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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.