Latest war crimes News

Israel must release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and all Palestinian medical personnel arbitrarily detained and adhere to international law, UN Commission of Inquiry says
After 1,000 days of war, Gaza’s children dream of home and a better future despite the world’s failure
UN experts urge reversal of disciplinary actions against judges applying international human rights law: Peru
Israel continues to commit genocide and other atrocity crimes by deliberately targeting Palestinian children
Arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearances fueling civilian protection crisis, UN Fact-Finding Mission says: Sudan
Palestinian civilians are victims of all sides, trapped between the mass atrocities of Israeli forces and settlers and the fear-based rule of Hamas
Australians support stronger whistleblower laws, while Labor drags its feet
Grattan on Friday: An effective ‘reset’ of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings
Controversy-ridden NACC chief Paul Brereton quits two years short of his term’s end
The Silence of the Lambs introduced the world to forensic entomology – but how much has the science changed since?
Sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians driving displacement, warn UN experts
‘Exceptional circumstances’: why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail?
Iran Fact-Finding Mission calls on parties to the devastating regional conflict to end hostilities and investigate alleged violations, and strongly condemns violent rhetoric
Escalating violence creates child trafficking crisis in South Sudan, says UN expert
Former Australian Soldier Charged Over War Crimes
Statement from Senator David Shoebridge on the arrest of Ben Roberts Smith
AFP Commissioner opening statement following arrest of former Australian soldier
Former Australian Soldier Arrested Over War Crimes
UN experts urge immediate protection of civilians amid escalating crisis: South Sudan
UN experts call for international independent investigation into Israel’s killing of journalists: Lebanon
UN Syria Commission releases report on July massacres and other grave violations committed in Suwayda and calls for expanded accountability measures
Sharp increase in civilian deaths as a result of growing drone warfare: Sudan
Sharp increase in civilian deaths as a result of growing warfare: Sudan
Israeli forces using Gaza playbook in Lebanon, decimating water infrastructure
UN experts strongly condemn deadly missile strike on girls’ school in Iran, call for independent investigation
UN experts: Justice, truth and reparations long overdue for survivors of so-called ‘comfort women’ system
UN experts condemn ‘Board of Peace’, call for a reparative, rights-based approach to reconstruction in Gaza
UN inquiry finds South Sudan’s political and military leaders are driving the country towards a full-scall war and mass atrocity crimes
Ethnic cleansing concerns in Gaza and West Bank amid intensified violence and forcible transfers by Israel – UN report
Evidence in El-Fasher reveals genocidal campaign, targeting non-Arab communities, UN Fact-Finding Mission says: Sudan
‘Promote justice, not disinformation’: Special Procedures’ Coordination Committee condemns attacks against Francesca Albanese by State representatives
Security Council Press Statement on South Sudan
UN Special Rapporteurs: Russia must end reprisals and intimidation of ICC Prosecutor and judges
Türk urges ambition on crimes against humanity treaty
UN experts alarmed by criminal sanctions against students protesting ETH Zurich partnerships with Israeli universities: Switzerland
Warn about intensification in Kordofan  : Sudan
UN Commission urges immediate political de-escalation as renewed fighting in Jonglei puts civilians at grave risk: South Sudan
Report on conflict-related sexual violence: Sri Lanka
Security Council Press Statement on Drone Attacks on UNISFA Peacekeepers
UN experts concerned about Constitutional Court ruling on “impunity law”: Peru
25 years of UN promises to elevate and strengthen Palestinian women’s voices in peacebuilding have failed, says Oxfam
Israel systematic attacks and killings threaten peace efforts, UN expert warns: Lebanon
Gaza Plan Must Centre On Self-determination And Ending Apartheid With Just Peace
UN experts appalled by reports of mass atrocities, unlawful killings and sexual violence in El Fasher: Sudan
Concerned about the plight of civilians in El Fasher, UN Experts urge immediate protection measures and an end to impunity: Sudan
Russian authorities committed crimes against humanity targeting civilian population through drone attacks as well as war crimes of forcible transfer and deportation of civilians
Labor must back ICJ ruling for Israel to allow unimpeded aid and must sanction Israel
Peace Demands Justice, Accountability And Dignity Says UN Expert: Gaza