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Cambodia tightens grip on those denying Khmer Rouge genocide

Feb 26

Cambodian lawmakers have unanimously approved a new bill that strengthens penalties for denying the atrocities committed under the Khmer Rouge regime. The legislation, passed last month, aims to reinforce the historical record of the genocide and provide justice for its victims.

Increased fighting forces MSF to stop operations in Zamzam camp in North Darfur

MSF Logo with images of workers and civilians in background
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has said it is suspending its work in Zamzam camp for displaced people near El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan due to escalating violence in a statement released on Monday.

Scottish independence campaigners to take case to UN

Independence campaigners Salvo and its sister organisation Liberation Scotland have paired up with Geneva-based group Justice Pour Tous Internationale (Justice for All International) to present a petition to the UN’s special committee on decolonisation.

Israel expands West Bank offensive, deploys tanks for the first time in decades

Israeli tanks driving on Israeli border

Israel announced on Sunday that it is expanding its military offensive across the occupied West Bank and has deployed tanks in the northern West Bank city of Jenin for the first time in over 20 years.

Sinn Féin leaders to protest White House visit over US stance on Gaza

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou Mcdonald speaking at podium

Sinn Féin leaders have announced that they will not be traveling to Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day events at the White House in protest over Donald Trump’s position on Gaza.

Thousands arrive in Burundi within days, fleeing escalating violence in eastern DRC

In a press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva UNHCR spokesperson, Matthew Saltmarsh, reported that between 10,000 - 15,000 people have fled escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and crossed into Burundi.

EU agrees new sanction package against Russia

The new measures targeting Russia’s aluminium and oil exports come as Brussels fears Trump could ease US sanctions on Moscow as part of a peace deal struck with President Vladimir Putin without Europe’s involvement.

US will keep sanctions on Russia until settlement reached

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the US will keep sanctions on Russia in place at least until a deal to end the Ukraine conflict is reached.

‘Canada can go to hell’ - Nigerian Military Chief outraged after visa rejection

The Nigerian government has criticized Canada for denying visas to its senior military officers, including the country’s head of the military.

US Defence Secretary says return to Ukraine Pre-2014 borders unrealistic

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders was unrealistic.

'Kurds are our loyal allies and brothers in arms, we will never abandon them' - French Foreign Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host an international conference on 13 February in Paris to address the future of Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with Kurdish representatives set to play a key role

ICC speak out against Trump sanctions

The International Criminal Court has issued a stern rebuke after its officials had sanctions imposed on them by newly elected US President Donald Trump.

Trump meets with Netanyahu despite ICC arrest warrant

Trump has hosted the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first visit of a foreign leader to the White House during Trump's second term.

Trump announcement to 'take over' Gaza draws widespread condemnation

President Donald Trump has said the United States will “take over” and “own” Gaza after an ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from the besieged enclave.

Rwandan President rebukes South African President's statement on DRC conflict

Following the deaths of 13 South African peacekeeping forces in eastern Congo. President Kagame has called the SAMIDRC forces a 'belligerent' force engaged in combative operations with DRC forces against Congolese people.

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