War Crimes
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An ICJ verdict can take years but for Israel, order on ‘provisional measures’ is an immediate worry
Such a ruling may require Israel to pause its operation in Gaza. There is no compulsion to obey but the country stands to be isolated further and lose face.
Rob Vreeken
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In backing Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip, Western powers fail to see their hypocrisy
For the so-called civilised world, the oppressed do not even have the right to resist the colonisation of their land and fight for their freedom.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Convictions in the MH17 case set a precedent for the prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine
At least 298 people were killed when the Malaysian Airlines flight was shot down in rebel-held territory in Ukraine by a Russian missile in 2014.
Lauren Sanders, The Conversation
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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War crime: From Roman times to Ukraine’s invasion, starvation has long been weaponised in conflicts
Despite legal advances, starvation crimes have been evident in recent or current conflicts in Ethiopia, Mali, Myanmar, Nigeria, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Tom Dannenbaum, The Conversation, Alex De Waal, The Conversation & Daniel Maxwell, The Conversation
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Can’t international law punish Russia for invading Ukraine? Yes and no
The answer is complicated.
Juliette McIntyre, The Conversation, Douglas Guilfoyle, The Conversation & Tamsin Phillipa Paige, The Conversation
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In Germany, a 100-year-old man is being prosecuted for Nazi war crimes. Here’s why it took so long
Despite the crimes having occurred decades ago, it is still important to bring these cases to trial today.
Rainer Schulze, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Worse than nukes? An autonomous robot may have already killed people
Autonomous weapons will undermine humanity’s final stopgap against war crimes and atrocities: the international laws of war.
James Dawes, The Conversation
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Why it’s hard to fix accountability for the war crimes in the Israel-Palestine conflict
Despite the International Criminal Court opening a probe into potential war crimes dating back to 2014, legal accountability remains elusive.
Amy Maguire, The Conversation
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As International Criminal Court investigates potential US war crimes, Trump goes into punitive mode
Dozens of people claim to have been tortured during interrogation by the Central Intelligence Agency in ‘black sites’ created by the Bush administration.
Susan M Akram, The Conversation
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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UN court quashes 2016 verdict, convicts Serb leader Vojislav Seselj of war crimes
Seselj has already serve more time in prison than what he has been sentenced to.
Scroll Staff
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Chilcot report: Tony Blair joined Iraq invasion in 2003 before ‘peaceful options’ were exhausted
Sir John Chilcot, who headed the inquiry into UK’s involvement in the Iraq War, found that Blair justified the operation based on 'flawed' intelligence.
Scroll Staff
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Around 65,000 people missing since the civil war started 26 years ago, admits Sri Lanka
President Maithripala Sirisena's government has agreed to implement the UN resolution that seeks an independent probe into the war crimes.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing