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Islamic State’s genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities − it also erased their heritage

August 2024 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Islamic State group’s genocide, in which thousands of people from Iraq’s marginalized communities, including Yazidis, Christians and Shiite Muslims, were killed in Iraq’s second-largest city, Mosul, and the surrounding areas.

The Conversation

Turkey joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Turkey has joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Israel is accused of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, contravening the UN Genocide Convention.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey submits ICJ bid to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Ankara says the ‘conscience of humanity and international law will hold Israeli officials accountable’ for atrocities.

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Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court

Turkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel

The Independent UK

Turkey Seeks To Join South Africa's Lawsuit Against Israel

Turkey's request to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel over alleged genocide adds complexity to the legal battle and may impact diplomatic relation...

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Turkey To Join South Africa's Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel

Turkey to join South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel at the UN court. President Erdogan criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for accountab...

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US candidate Jill Stein considering vocal Palestine advocates for VP spot

Shortlist of running mates for Green Party candidate includes two Arab Americans from the swing state of Michigan.

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Iraq’s Yazidis gather to remember the dead and missing, 10 years on from Islamic State genocide

A decade after thousands were killed or displaced, many in the remaining community are still living in refugee camps

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Yanis Varoufakis signs open letter condemning St Andrews 'censorship' of rector

THE Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis has joined calls for the rector of St Andrews University to be reinstated to her position in the University…

The National (Scotland)

Yazidi genocide a decade on: Iraq camp closures loom, but survivors still live in fear of Islamic State

Ten years ago, on August 3, fighters from Islamic State (IS) left their bases in Syria and Iraq to attack the Sinjar region of north-western Iraq. Sinjar was home to the Yazidi people, a religious group native to the region. IS saw religious groups like the Yazidi as blasphemous and…

The Conversation

WWII Roma genocide remembered in French former internment camp

The Rivesaltes Camp Memorial in the south of France will hold solemn commemorations on Friday as part of Europe's day of remembrance for the massacres of Roma people during World War II.

Radio France Internationale

St Andrews rector dismissed from governing body over Israel genocide accusation

Stella Maris criticises decision to remove her from two roles after she accused Israel of genocide and apartheid

The Guardian - UK

German colonialism in Africa has a chilling history – new book explores how it lives on

Germany was a significant – and often brutal – colonial power in Africa. But this colonial history is not told as often as that of other imperialist nations. A new book called The Long Shadow of German Colonialism: Amnesia, Denialism and Revisionism aims to bring the past into the light.…

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More than 500 Mexicans flee to Guatemala to escape cartel violence in Chiapas

Chiapas, once a haven for Guatemalans fleeing genocide, sees citizens crossing border to escape tyranny of cartels

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Surviving Rwanda: God, remembrance and reconciliation on the genocide’s 30th anniversary

Pascal Kanyemera has no doubts: Back in 1994, when he survived the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, God had his back

The Independent UK

Croatia declares 3 Montenegrin officials persona non grata over WWII camp genocide statement

Croatia has declared three senior Montenegrin government officials persona non grata after they led a declaration in Montenegro’s parliament stating that genocide was committed in a World War II concentration camp operated by a pro-Nazi Croatian regime at the time

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Netanyahu Denies Genocide Accusations, Claims Aid Sent To Gaza

Israeli PM Netanyahu denies genocide accusations in Gaza, UN reports severe food insecurity, US urges greater humanitarian aid access.

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Rep. Tlaib's Protest During Netanyahu's Speech Sparks Controversy

Rep. Tlaib protested Netanyahu's speech by holding a sign calling him a war criminal and guilty of genocide, while Rep. Luna, a Republican, sat with her du...

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Al Jazeera

Biden’s legacy is Gaza genocide, Palestinian rights advocates say

As politicians laud US president’s character, critics say Biden will be remembered for his support for Israeli ‘crimes’.

The Conversation

The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraq’s community 10 years ago − but the roots of the prejudice that fueled it were much deeper

On the morning of Aug. 3, 2014, the Islamic State group launched a ruthless and swift campaign in Sinjar, in northwestern Iraq. The target was Yezidis: a monotheistic religious group whose members have long been persecuted.

The Guardian - UK

I call on Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel and end Britain’s complicity in the killing

International law is clear: we have an obligation to prevent genocide. That is why I have tabled an amendment to the king’s speech, says Labour MP Zarah Sultana

Al Jazeera

Biden faces ridicule for saying he’s been ‘very supportive’ of Palestinians

US president says he has done more for Palestinians than anyone despite mounting death toll and destruction in Gaza.

France 24

War in Gaza 'one of the most critical cases of genocide', UN rapporteur tells FRANCE 24

Francesca Albanese, United Nations special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Palestinian territories, told FRANCE 24 that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians in its war against Hamas.

Radio France Internationale

Kagame ahead in Rwanda's presidential election with 99 percent of the vote

President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s long-time ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on power.

The Conversation

Gender apartheid: oppression of women should be made a crime against humanity – feminist academic explains why

Crimes against humanity are occurring with impunity around the globe; from Myanmar to Sudan, Ukraine and elsewhere. And yet, unlike international treaties for the crimes of genocide, torture, apartheid and forced disappearances, there isn’t a treaty specific to crimes against humanity.

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