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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 710

French aid workers killed in Russian strike in Ukraine

Investigation opened into war crimes [ more ]

www.dw.com

How are Ukrainian children faring in Russian families? DW 02/02/2024

Thousands of children were illegally deported from Ukraine to Russia and Russian-occupied territories.

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin and his commissioner for war crimes, including the deportation of children. [ more ]

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The unravelling of the New York Times' Hamas rape' story

The New York Times published a discredited article about Hamas's agenda to weaponize rape and sexual violence.

Controversies surrounding Western media outlets' bias in reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have been exposed. [ more ]

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Has Israel committed war crimes in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city?

Amnesty International reports that at least 95 people, including 42 children, have been killed in four Israeli assaults on the city of Rafah.

Israel justifies the attacks by claiming that Hamas operatives are hiding in the city.

United States President Joe Biden has warned Israel against carrying out military attacks that put civilian lives at risk. [ more ]

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UK politics

Does Starmer care that his Gaza stance is angering and repelling Muslim voters? I see no sign that he does | Owen Jones

Keir Starmer's Labour Party has been criticized for promoting individuals who are apologists for war crimes and sidelining opponents of mass slaughter.

Labour's handling of Israel's actions in Gaza has led to disillusionment among Muslim voters, prompting the party to initiate an outreach effort. [ more ]

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Business intelligence

Does open source intelligence help find the facts in Gaza?

Israel has prevented international investigators and journalists from entering Gaza since October 7th, making it difficult to independently verify allegations of war crimes and genocide.

The abundance of videos and photos coming out of Gaza helps open source intelligence researchers to piece together the truth of what's happening in the sealed-off warzone. [ more ]

Truthout

4 months ago

Expert: Biden Could Be Implicated in War Crimes by Acknowledging Israel's "Indiscriminate Bombing"

President Joe Biden may be at risk of prosecution for aiding war crimes by acknowledging Israel's indiscriminate bombing of Gaza.

Biden's statement could be used as evidence to prove culpability in war crimes. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Media industry

Reporters Without Borders denounces unprecedented scale' of journalist deaths in Gaza war

17 journalists killed in the exercise of their duties during the Gaza war

2023 is the least deadly year for reporters in two decades [ more ]

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France under pressure to suspend military sales to Israel as war in Gaza grinds on

Increased pressure on France to reconsider arms sales to Israel

Legal case against Exxelia Technologies for complicity in war crimes [ more ]

Truthout

Senate Rejects Sanders Push to Ensure US Isn't Funding War Crimes in Gaza

The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders to probe whether or not the U.S. is providing funding for Israel to commit war crimes in its assault on Gaza.

Senators from both sides of the aisle voted to table the measure despite evidence that Israel is violating international human rights law in its ethnic cleansing and genocidal assault. [ more ]

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UK news

Senior British politicians accused of complicity in Israeli war crimes'

Four senior British politicians have been accused of complicity in Israeli war crimes in Gaza.

Scotland Yard is assessing the evidence to determine whether a formal investigation should be carried out. [ more ]

Truthout

4 months ago

"We Will Remember": Tlaib Slams Biden for Skirting Congress to Send Israel Ammo

Rep. Rashida Tlaib sharply condemns President Biden for bypassing Congress and sending more weapons to Israel as it continues its assault on Gaza.

Tlaib warns that Biden is putting the U.S. at risk of being prosecuted for war crimes. [ more ]

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Armenia joins International Criminal Court, Moscow decries 'unfriendly step'

Armenia has formally joined the International Criminal Court, a move that Russia has criticized as unfriendly.

Armenia is now obligated to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he sets foot on its territory. [ more ]

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Russia dismisses Davos discussion on Ukrainian president's peace plan

Ukraine proposed a 10-point peace plan at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to end the war with Russia.

Russia dismissed the discussions on the proposed plan as pointless and insisted that it would not participate. [ more ]

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U.S. Charges 4 Russian Soldiers With War Crimes Against an American

The Justice Department has charged four Russian soldiers with torturing an American in Ukraine, using a war crimes statute for the first time in nearly three decades.

The indictment could lead to more charges against Russians involved in atrocities in the region, and the department is investigating the murder of Americans by Hamas fighters in Israel.

The victim in the Ukraine case was brutally beaten and threatened with sexual assault, with one episode involving a mock execution. [ more ]

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Netherlands accused of war crimes complicity for Israeli military supplies

Human rights groups accuse the Dutch state of complicity in war crimes in Gaza due to its export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel.

The Dutch state is facing a court case filed by human rights organizations in which they claim that the Netherlands is contributing to violations of humanitarian law by Israel in Gaza.

The case alleges that the Dutch state's export of plane parts to Israel makes it complicit in Gaza war crimes. [ more ]

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World news

Kissinger Met with Xi and Other Powerful Figures into His 100th Year

Henry Kissinger has maintained his ability to put himself next to centers of power throughout his career, even after turning 100.

Critics argue that Kissinger profited on a business built off what they consider war crimes he committed during his time in office. [ more ]

Washington Post

Russia presses criminal case against award-winning journalist Masha Gessen

Russian-American writer Masha Gessen has been charged with spreading false information about Russian army actions in Ukraine.

The charges are part of the Kremlin's crackdown on critical voices.

Gessen made the remarks in an interview discussing potential war crimes in Ukraine. [ more ]

Washington Post

Russia held these Ukrainian teens captive. Their testimonies could be used against Putin.

Three Ukrainian teenagers who fled Russia or Russian-occupied Crimea shared their experiences of systematic efforts by Russian officials to keep them in Russian-controlled territory.

Ukraine says there are thousands of Ukrainian children who were forced to move to Russia or Russian-occupied territory since Russia's invasion in 2022.

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commissioner for children's rights, accusing them of war crimes for unlawfully deporting and transferring Ukrainian children. [ more ]

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Russian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground

The latest Middle East conflict could undermine criminal prosecutions against Russia for aggression and war crimes in Ukraine.

Israel's actions in Gaza are weakening Ukraine's Western allies' moral high ground.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating war crimes and atrocities in Ukraine. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 799

Russia accused of war crimes over civilian casualties and alleged executions in Ukraine. [ more ]

New York Post

2 weeks ago

As Congress debates aid, Russia is 'kidnapping' Ukrainian kids

Children in Ukraine are being trafficked into Russia amid the conflict, with over 700,000 reported as taken, constituting a war crime. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Insecure, weak Putin craves the popular vote, but uses violence toguarantee it | Observer editorial

Putin's nuclear threats are concerning and irresponsible.

Putin's actions in Ukraine demonstrate disconnect from reality and disregard for human rights. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Welcome to Hell': U.N. Panel Says Russian War Crimes Are Widespread

Systematic torture of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian security forces

United Nations Commission of Inquiry findings include war crimes like summary executions and sexual violence [ more ]

euronews

Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs

New evidence reveals horrific torture of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian jailers.

Commission suggests that the mistreatment could potentially amount to war crimes. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 747

Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with casualties and drone incidents reported.

Ukraine rejects surrender and insists on prosecuting alleged war crimes by Russia. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

World news

Post-1948 order at risk of decimation' amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty

The collapse of the 1948 international order is imminent due to brutal wars, authoritarian policies, and disregard for human rights by powerful nations. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Weaponising underwear: Genocide with a semi-pornographic twist

Israeli soldiers have been posting photos and videos of themselves toying with lingerie found in Palestinian homes during the war in Gaza. [ more ]

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Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza apparent war crime': Probe

Unlawful Israeli air attack resulted in apparent war crime killing 106 civilians, including 54 children

HRW calls for suspension of weapons transfers to Israel and support for ICC investigation in Palestine [ more ]

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Israel: Above the law?

International laws and principles are being applied and ignored in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Israel's military actions are facing scrutiny and criticism for potential violations of international law. [ more ]

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How is Israel using cultural erasure as a weapon of war?

Destruction of cultural sites in Gaza during Israel's war

Importance of preserving Palestinian culture amidst conflict [ more ]

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Double standards': World reacts to US veto on Gaza truce resolution at UN

The United States has been criticized for vetoing a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

International rights groups say the US risks complicity in war crimes and has a callous disregard for civilian suffering [ more ]

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Qatar calls for international probe into Israeli crimes' in Gaza

Qatar's prime minister is calling for an international investigation into what he calls Israeli crimes in Gaza.

Qatar will continue efforts to facilitate a truce and reach a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. [ more ]

Truthout

UK Gives Biden Opportunity to Dodge Assange Appeal by "Assuring" His Rights

Assange faces extradition for revealing war crimes

Court left room for Assange's appeal but with conditions [ more ]

Truthout

Progressives Demand That Biden Stop "Greenlighting the Massacre of Palestinians"

Progressive lawmakers demand President Biden call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza

They emphasize Israel's violation of basic human rights and call out use of starvation as a war crime. [ more ]

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France politics

Forced Rafah population transfer would be a 'war crime', Macron warns Israel

Forced transfer from Rafah equal to war crime

Strong condemnation of Israel's new settlements [ more ]

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ICC issues warrants for two Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two senior Russian officers over attacks on Ukrainian power infrastructure.

The two Russian officers are accused of directing attacks at civilian targets and inhumane acts, including launching missile strikes against Ukrainian electric infrastructure. [ more ]

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Health

The war on Gaza is a health justice issue, too

Global health community urged to take immediate action on Israeli government's actions in Gaza

Israel's deliberate targeting of hospitals in Gaza has severely affected the healthcare system in the region. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Minister tasked with probing SAS Afghan deaths unable' to disprove cover-up

Minister raised concerns about war crimes by UK special forces in Afghanistan

Minister found lack of professional curiosity in investigating alleged cover-up [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Bali Bombing Conspirators Get 5 More Years at Guantanamo Bay

Two prisoners convicted in the 2002 Bali bombing have been sentenced to 23 years in confinement at Guantanamo Bay, but could be freed by 2029.

They have been held by the US since 2003 and were tortured in CIA black site prisons before pleading guilty to war crimes charges last week. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Ukraine investigating execution' of surrendering troops by Russian forces

Ukraine is investigating the execution of two Ukrainian soldiers by Russian forces near Avdiivka.

The incident was captured on video and shows the soldiers surrendering before being shot. [ more ]

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Qatar-UN mediation returns orphaned Ukrainian teen home after Russia ordeal

Bohdan Yermokhin, an orphaned Ukrainian teenager, has returned home from Russia ahead of his 18th birthday, avoiding potential conscription in the Russian army.

Yermokhin was one of 20,000 Ukrainian children illegally taken to Russia from occupied regions of Ukraine since February 2022.

The practice of taking Ukrainian children to Russia is deemed a war crime by the International Criminal Court.

Yermokhin's return was facilitated through mediation from the UN and Qatar. [ more ]

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