Apr 18 Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim By Molly Quell, Mike Corder, Associated Press A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians has submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide against them. Azerbaijan's government didn't immediately respond to the filing on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 17 USC cancels speech by valedictorian who expressed support for Palestinians, cites safety concerns By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior VP for academic affairs, cited the "alarming tenor" of reaction to the school's choice of valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, who is graduating with a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in resistance to genocide. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 8:43 Rwanda marks 30 years of reconciliation after genocide, but major challenges remain By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Rwanda is holding observances to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide in that East African nation that took one million lives. Rwanda has won praise for rebuilding efforts, but democratic backsliding and conflict just outside its borders have raised… Continue watching
Apr 09 Germany denies facilitating genocide in Gaza in case before UN’s top court By Mike Corder, Associated Press Germany denies facilitating genocide in Gaza at the United Nations’ top court. Nicaragua accused Berlin of breaching the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and other support to Israel. Continue reading
Apr 05 New mass graves found in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation, 30 years after the genocide By Rodney Muhumuza, Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press Every new discovery of a Rwandan mass grave traumatizes survivors all over again. The head of a prominent genocide survivor's group and several other Rwandans said the discoveries underscore that more needs to be done for true reconciliation. Continue reading
Mar 13 South Africa’s foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested By Gerald Imray, Associated Press Her comments deepen the rift between the nations after South Africa lay accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. Continue reading
Mar 06 South Africa urges top UN court to impose more emergency orders on Israel to end starvation in Gaza By Mike Corder, Associated Press The request is part of an ongoing case alleging that Israel's military campaign in Gaza breaches the Genocide Convention. Israel strongly denies breaching the convention. Continue reading
Feb 26 Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire in Gaza war protest outside D.C. Israeli embassy By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Law enforcement officials believe the man started a livestream, set his phone down and then doused himself in accelerant and ignited the flames. At one point, he said he “will no longer be complicit in genocide."… Continue reading
Feb 02 In Ukraine’s genocide case against Russia, the UN’s top court says it has jurisdiction By Mike Corder, Associated Press The United Nations' top court said Friday it has jurisdiction to rule on a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Biden speaks with Egyptian, Qatari leaders about hostages, NSC spokesman says By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Zeke Miller, Associated Press National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says Biden's Friday conversations with the Egyptian president and Qatari emir were constructive but people "should not expect any imminent developments."… Continue reading