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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Palestinians Displaced: Who's to Blame?

Recently, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report that strongly accuses Israel of causing mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. This is not just any displacement; it's forced and deliberate, says HRW. The report comes at a time when the situation in Gaza is horrible. A lot of it has been red

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

A New Shake-Up: Trump's Surprising Defense Pick

President Trump's unexpected choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversies. Known for his views against women in combat and support for troops accused of war crimes, Hegseth's appointment signals a potential shake-up in Pentagon leadership. Many within and outside the governm

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Mongolia in Hot Water for Ignoring Putin's Arrest Warrant

Last month, Mongolia welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with open arms, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. The ICC wasn't happy about this and reported Mongolia to its oversight body. The warrant came after Putin was accused of illega

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Gaza's Health Care: A UN Report on Israel's Actions

A recent United Nations report has sparked controversy by claiming that Israel intentionally targeted Gaza's health care system during the 2021 war with Hamas. The report, released by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry, says Israel’s actions amount to war crimes and crimes agai

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Ohio Man Faces Jail for Hiding War Crime Past

Recently, a man named Jugoslav Vidic from Parma Heights, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison. This was because he lied about his past when he moved from Croatia to the United States. The lie was about serious war crimes he was accused of in his home country. Vidic admitted to these cri

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Health Crisis in Gaza: UN Says Israel's Actions Destroyed Medical Care

A recent UN report has criticized Israel for deliberately destroying Gaza's healthcare system during last year's conflict with Hamas. The report claims that Israel's actions not only destroyed medical facilities but also targeted healthcare workers, leading to war crimes and human rights violations.

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Israel and Palestine: Health Care Under Fire

A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council

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Sep 24 2024OPINION

Ukraine's Freedom Flickers: A Call to Defend the Indefensible

In a world where human rights are supposed to be the cornerstone of international relations, Ukraine is being ravaged by Russia's brutal aggression. The war crimes perpetrated by Russian troops have left innocent civilians reeling, with homes, schools, churches, and hospitals being shelled, and peop

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

Floods, War, and Disease: Sudan's Tragic Convergence

In the midst of a devastating conflict, Sudan is facing a triple threat: floods, war, and disease. The country has been plagued by more than 17 months of fighting between the military and the Rapid Support Forces, which has led to widespread displacement, poverty, and humanitarian crises. The war ha

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Explosive Deception: The Illegality of Booby Traps in Warfare

In the midst of international turmoil, a sophisticated operation unfolded, using pagers and walkie-talkies to target and kill members of Hezbollah. While some may argue that this action was warranted, given Hezbollah's attacks on Israel, the truth lies in a different realm. According to internationa

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