BEGINNING OF THIRD WORLD WAR?
BEGINNING OF THIRD WORLD WAR? After weeks of clashes, war between the two nuclear powers seemed right around the corner. Americans……
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One Wish ,Short Animation
In animation one wish a dandelion acts as a messenger for a little kid in war-ravaged Afghanistan. The dandelion travels all around……
Responsibility to Protect Needs Prompt Response
“Six weeks ago, in visiting the memorial at Srebrenica, I said I did not want my successors to apologize years from now for……
Diplomats for Human Shields in Syria
Diplomacy has not worked very well for Syria. So how about rethinking the whole diplomacy thing in Syria-Diplomats not talking so……
Akin's “Legitimate Rape” & “Enforced Pregnancy” in Bosnia
Women/girls cannot be saddled with another guilt for rape forced upon them as US Congressman Todd Akin’s comments would appear……
Rohingya/Myanmar Investigation?
Myanmar does not allow itself to be taken at face value - a government that lacks transparency and a junta that maintains a grip on……
Syria: Why No ICC (International Criminal Court)?
Why has Syria still not been referred to the ICC? Big Power ambiguity/hostility to the ICC, particularly China, Russia but also the……
Syria Refugees Targeted by Assad Forces-UN Concerns
From a recent interview by Jordan’s King to the UN Refugee agency (UNHCR) the record of deliberate targeting of refugees……
Kofi Annan’s Resignation New Opportunity for Syria Peace?
Assad, Kremlin and Beijing had counted on Kofi Annan’s diplomacy to effectively act as buffer against more sanctions or greater……
What is Truth of Burma & the Rohingya?
Do not expect a rant now about the “truth” – the unfortunate reality is that few outside of the region of……
Broad Implications of Strange Case of Belgium, Chad & Senegal Jurisdiction?
Broader application for universal jurisdiction on grave violations of international humanitarian law? On its face, case before……
Has Karadzic Court Become Apologists’ Justice?
It is not about Radovan Karadzic but those who legitimized his role then and now. The evidence against Karadzic also condemns……
Crimes/Criminals of former Yugoslavia/Rwanda post Tribunals?
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), presumably will ensure no impunity for those responsible……
Iran's "Dehumanizing" Execution Machine
“Given the lack of transparency in court proceedings, major concerns remain about due process and fairness of trials in cases……
Journalists as Enemy/Combatant
Journalists are seen increasingly as either asset or vulnerability. The conflict in Bosnia & Herzegovina was one of first……
Syria’s Assad Regime Blocks UN Observers
Blocking UN Observers from performing their mandated task may appear to pale in comparison to the continued killing and massacres.……
Arresting Sudan President?
“Those who bear the greatest responsibility have been indicted. The current challenge is their arrest,” according……
UN Human Rights Chief Cites Duty to Refer Syria to ICC
“There is a need for prompt, independent and impartial international investigations into all serious human rights violations……
Can Annan/UN Afford to Look Away from Syria Crimes
UN Observers under Kofi Annan and General Robert Mood’s command are witness to a crime that now Secretary General Ban Ki-moon……
Mladic’s Victims-Who Will Pay Compensation
In establishing General Ratko Mladic’s guilt, the Prosecutor defines the accused's role in the context of Commander and……
