On July 11, 2024, the Argentinian Federal Court of Criminal Cassation made a groundbreaking decision in response to a criminal complaint filed by the Uyghur Human Rights Project, World Uyghur Congress, and Lawyers for Uyghur Rights. The complaint alleged genocide and crimes against humanity perpetrated by Chinese state agents against the Uyghur people.
The Court of Cassation overturned a previous decision by the Court of Appeal of Buenos Aires,...
A recent report by the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the Tigray War (2020-2022) in Ethiopia, highlighting the complex historical context and devastating consequences of the conflict. The report presents substantial evidence suggesting that Ethiopian and allied forces committed genocide against the Tigrayan people. This includes:
Direct Intent: Speeches and statements by Ethiopian government officials revealing intentions to eliminate or erase Tigrayans....In Nigeria in October of 2020, largely peaceful mass protests against police brutality, and specifically targeting the notorious “Special Anti-Robbery Squad” (SARS), were ignited by a video that surfaced online showing a SARS officer allegedly killing a young man. The initial demand was to disband SARS, but quickly expanded to include broader calls for police reform, accountability for past abuses (including extortion, torture, and extrajudicial killings), and an end to systemic corruption within the Nigerian government...
The European Commission has informed X (formerly Twitter) of its preliminary view that the platform is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in three key areas:
Dark Patterns: The Commission believes that X's interface design for "verified accounts" with the blue checkmark is deceptive and does not align with industry best practices. The current design allows anyone to purchase a verification status, potentially misleading users about the authenticity of accounts and content. Advertising Transparency: X's...In early July, the Global Accountability Network (a non-profit with a mission to to deter future actors from resorting to the victimization of civilians as a weapon of war by combatting impunity and securing justice for the victims of atrocity situations worldwide), published a report and sample indictment against Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko for aiding and abetting Russia’s crime of aggression in Ukraine by providing military assistance and allowing the use of Belarusian territory for Russian operations....
The ICJ has allowed seven countries (Maldives, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK) to intervene in the ongoing genocide case against Myanmar brought by the Gambia. The decision was made under Article 63 of the ICJ Statute which allows states to participate in proceedings if the interpretation of a convention they are party to is in question.
The Gambia’s case alleges that Myanmar’s actions against the Rohingya...
The 78th Session of the UN General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution introduced by China to enhance international cooperation on building AI capacity, particularly in developing countries. The resolution aims to bridge the “AI divide” by promoting knowledge sharing, funding, and capacity-building assistance. It emphasizes the ethical and human rights aspects of AI development, but does not address military applications.
The resolution calls for international cooperation to foster a fair business environment...
The Peruvian Congress has passed Bill 6951 which introduces a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity that were committed prior to July 1, 2002. The decision sparked major controversy - human rights organizations and UN experts have expressed concerns about the Bill’s potential to foster impunity and impede access to justice for victims of serious abuses.
The bill, promoted by the Popular Force party, could benefit figures like former...
On June 13, 2024, Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement that outlines a ten-year plan to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capability, and prepare Ukraine to meet the requirements for EU and NATO membership in the future. Fifteen other countries have signed similar agreements, including the UK, France, Denmark, Canada, and Japan, with whom the US will cooperate in Ukraine’s goals.
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A Hong Kong court announced 14 convictions for pro-democracy activists on May 30, 2024 for conspiracy to commit subversion under the National Security law enacted in June 2020. The 16 defendants whose cases were decided on May 30 all pled not guilty, while the other 31 pled guilty. The case, brought in Feb. 2021, is the city’s largest to date under the National Security law, charging 47 pro-democracy defendants with subversion. Two defendants – former district councilors Lawrence Lau and Lee Yue-shun – were acquitted,...