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Al-Shabab fighters attack strategic Somalia town
Al-Shabab fighters are claiming to have seized control of Adan Yabaal, a town in central Somalia, on Wednesday.  Adan Yabaal is situated about 220 kilometres north of Mogadishu and serves as the logistical hub for government forces. Raids were launched by al-Shabab fighters before dawn on Wednesday, forcing the army to retreat after fierce battles, according to a security officer quoted…

SAS accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

Jan 9, 2025

SAS

A former senior UK Special Forces officer has told a public inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan that the SAS had a "golden pass allowing them to get away with murder"

US determines RSF committed Genocide in Sudan

Jan 8, 2025
The United States on Tuesday accused the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its proxies of committing genocide and imposed sanctions on its leader.

Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid investigation into Gaza war crimes

Jan 6, 2025

Gaza

An Israeli soldier accused of war crimes has fled Brazil amid an investigation into his actions in Gaza, local media reported Sunday.

The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a pro-Palestine advocacy organisation, filed a criminal complaint last week accusing the soldier, who was in Brazil as a tourist, of involvement in the Israeli military’s systematic demolition of civilian homes in Gaza.

On Saturday, a Brazilian court instructed police to investigate the soldier for war crimes.

Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister of Canda

Jan 6, 2025
Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, citing "internal battles" within his party.

Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive

Dec 30, 2024

Ocalan

Jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, has been quoted indicating that he may be prepared to call for militants to lay down their arms. 

Pakistan-administered Kashmir rescinds protest restriction law after strike

Dec 15, 2024
A four day strike has led to the government of the Pakistan-administered Kashmir to withdraw a Presidential ordinance that restricted " unregistered organisations" from holding protests.

Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ

Dec 12, 2024
Ireland announces intention to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan

Dec 11, 2024
Russia’s State Duma has given initial approval to a bill that could remove the Taliban from a list of terrorist organisations.

French court convicts author for denying Rwandan Genocide

Dec 11, 2024
A French court has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of denying the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

UK to reassess ‘terrorist’ designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria

Dec 11, 2024
The UK has indicated that it is reviewing the designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a proscribed terrorist organisation.
SAS accused of war crimes in Afghanistan
US determines RSF committed Genocide in Sudan
Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid investigation into Gaza war crimes
Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister of Canda
Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive
Pakistan-administered Kashmir rescinds protest restriction law after strike
Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ
Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan
French court convicts author for denying Rwandan Genocide
UK to reassess ‘terrorist’ designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria