CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

May 02 2026POLITICS

Forced Marriage Takes Center Stage in Global Justice Talks

Countries are pushing to make forced marriage a clear crime under international law. This move follows years of court rulings that already called it a crime against humanity. Judges in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and the International Criminal Court have all ruled on cases where people were forced into

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Duterte's Arrest: A Big Win and a Big Challenge for Global Justice

The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested on Tuesday. The charges? Crimes against humanity. This arrest was made possible by a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is an independent group based in The Hague. They look into and try people accused o

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Is There A Better Word Than Genocide?

The conflict in Gaza and Ukraine has sparked a big debate. People are asking if what's happening in Gaza is genocide. This is a heavy word with a lot of weight. It's not just about definitions or legal terms. It's about the suffering of tens of thousands of innocent people. The focus should be on fi

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