“Deep dehumanisation” of civilians similar in Srebrenica and Gaza
Dehumanising civilians made mass violence seem normal in Srebrenica and Gaza, says assistant professor Iva Vukusic.
New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action
New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action Critics warn the law would hinder the search for truth about the victims of Peru’s decades-long armed conflict.…
Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics
Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics Young Bangladeshis are using the same weapons that helped them uproot Sheikh Hasina to hold today’s rulers accountable. Rappers…
Protests in Brazil condemn Trump’s 50% tariffs
Protesters in Brazil burned an effigy of Donald Trump as they gathered to condemn 50% US tariffs for Brazilian goods.
Gunmen in Pakistan kidnap, kill nine bus passengers, officials say
News Gunmen in Pakistan kidnap, kill nine bus passengers, officials say Separatist Baloch fighters have in past claimed responsibility for attacks in the southwestern Balochistan province. Pakistani security officials check…
US, Russian top diplomats hold fresh talks on Ukraine at ASEAN meeting
US, Russian top diplomats hold fresh talks on Ukraine at ASEAN meeting ‘Positive trend’ in US-Russia ties remains despite Washington’s ‘zigzag’ policy, Moscow says. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio,…
Son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ set for guilty plea in US trafficking case
Son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ set for guilty plea in US trafficking case Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to change his not guilty plea during a hearing after arrest in…
Life in occupied West Bank “miserable” as settler violence rises
Issa Amro on life in the occupied West Bank becoming increasingly miserable for Palestinians.
‘Crimes against humanity’ in Sudan’s Darfur: ICC deputy prosecutor
‘Crimes against humanity’ in Sudan’s Darfur: ICC deputy prosecutor The Hague court’s Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan warns civil war ‘has reached an intolerable state’. Displaced Sudanese people on their…
Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination failings
Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination failings The agency said the six unnamed individuals face punishments ranging from ’10- to 42-day suspensions without pay’. US President Donald Trump…