Tag: genocide
Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide
Sudan’s Civil War Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war. By Declan Walsh The Sudanese military recaptured a key city in Sudan’s breadbasket region on Saturday, chasing out a paramilitary group that the United States accused last week of genocide. Sudan’s information minister…
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
Middle East Crisis Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment. By Megan Specia Reporting from London Ireland has formally joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, according to a statement on Tuesday from the International Court of…
US declares Sudan’s paramilitary forces committed genocide during civil war
Blinken details pattern of systematic ethnic violence in which RSF killed civilians and blocked access to supplies The United States has formally declared that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have committed genocide during the country’s ongoing civil war, marking the second time in less than 30 years that genocide has been perpetrated in Sudan. Antony Blinken,…
The U.S. says Sudan’s rebel forces have committed genocide
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Tuesday that a Sudanese paramilitary group and its proxies are committing genocide in a civil war with the country’s military that has killed tens of thousands of people, leveling sanctions on the group’s leader and affiliated companies. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the conflict,…
U.S. Says Sudan’s R.S.F. Committed Genocide and Sanctions Its Leader
Sudan’s Civil War A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres and rape that amount to genocide, the Secretary of State said. The United States sanctioned its leader and financial network. By Declan Walsh Reporting from Nairobi, Kenya The United States declared on Tuesday that a genocide took place in Sudan,…
The Gaza Conflict: Genocide Accusations Spark International Controversy
The Gaza conflict, which has devastated the region for over a year, has reached a critical point with Amnesty International’s recent accusations of genocide against the Israeli government. These claims have ignited intense debate within the international community, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Pope Francis Calls for International Investigation into Possible Genocide in Gaza
In a statement that has resonated globally, Pope Francis has called for a thorough investigation to determine whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. This request is based on excerpts from an upcoming book where the Pontiff mentions that international experts believe the operations in Gaza exhibit characteristics of genocide.