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France 24politics27 min agoUpdated
Sudanese court sentences Rapid Support Forces commander to death in absentia
A Sudanese court has sentenced the commander of the Rapid Support Forces to death in absentia. The court found him responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in West Darfur.
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news.google.compolitics2 days ago
Poland Plans Monument to World War II Civilian Victims
Poland's prime minister announced plans for a monument honoring civilian victims of actions by Ukrainian nationalists during World War II. The announcement described the events as a genocide.
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Semaforworld5 days ago
UN report says paramilitary group actions in Sudan amount to genocide
A United Nations report found that actions by a paramilitary group in Sudan's civil war amounted to genocide. Investigators described encirclement of one city and a siege on another.
middleeasteye.netpolitics6 days ago
Poll Finds 30% of Jewish American Adults Say Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza
An AP-NORC survey released July 7, 2026, shows 30% of Jewish American adults describe Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. The poll also records a broader decline in U.S. support for Israel after years of bipartisan backing.
thewire.inpolitics7 days ago
UN General Assembly Discusses Genocide Prevention at Monday Session
The United Nations General Assembly convened a plenary session on Monday to address state obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The meeting occurs as multiple humanitarian crises continue in Gaza, Sudan, and other regions.
jewishjournal.compolitics8 days ago
Israeli Art School Holds Hearing Over Employee's Facebook Posts Accusing Israel of Genocide
An administrative employee at Israel's Camera Obscura School of Art was summoned to a pre-dismissal hearing after posting statements on his private Facebook account accusing Israel of genocide and supporting the Balad party. His lawyer called the process an intimidation tactic.
abcnews.go.compolitics9 days ago
Israeli Cabinet Approves Recognition of Armenian Genocide
The Israeli cabinet approved a resolution to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar presented the measure last week. The decision comes amid ongoing regional diplomatic considerations.
jns.orgworld10 days ago
Rwanda Marks Liberation Day Amid Economic Growth and Lingering Social Challenges
On July 4, 2026, Rwanda commemorated the end of the 1994 genocide. Young citizens described personal impacts alongside national economic gains and remaining challenges.
tass.comworld11 days ago
Turkish Foreign Minister Calls Israel a Burden to Humanity
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Israel has become a burden that humanity can no longer bear. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemned the remarks as incitement to genocide.
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news.sky.comworld12 days ago
German Prosecutors Arrest German-Rwandan Man Accused in 1994 Rwanda Killings
German prosecutors announced the arrest of Innocent S. on July 1, 2026, in Hesse on suspicion of ordering killings and personal involvement during the genocide. The suspect faces accusations tied to his role as assistant to the mayor of Kayove. AllAfrica reported the details from…
politics14 days ago
Israel Recognizes Armenian Genocide
Israel announced recognition of the Armenian genocide, a step officials framed as a response to Turkey's regional posture. The decision coincides with reported U.S. preparations for expanded cooperation with Turkey.
Los Angeles Timesworld15 days ago
Israel Cabinet Approves Designating 1915 Armenian Deaths as Genocide
Israel's Cabinet voted unanimously Sunday to classify the mass deaths of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide. The measure still requires approval by the Knesset.
news.sky.comworld16 days ago
Israeli Government Votes to Recognize Armenian Genocide
The Israeli government approved a resolution on Sunday recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The measure now moves to the Knesset plenum for further consideration.
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news.sky.comworld16 days ago
German Left Party Adopts Resolution Calling Israel's Gaza Conduct Genocide While Affirming Israel's Right to Exist
The Left party passed the measure at its June 20 congress in Potsdam. The resolution also affirms Israel's right to exist. Haaretz reported the vote made the party the first mainstream German group to take this position.
Japan Timespolitics20 days agoUpdated
UN Commission Report Details Child Casualty Figures in Gaza
A UN-mandated commission published a report Tuesday concluding that Israeli authorities deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children in Gaza. The panel classified the actions as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and identified specific security force unit…
thehindu.comworld24 days ago
Genocide survivors urge Griffith University to cancel scheduled Judi Rever lecture
Survivor groups sent a letter on June 18 asking the Australian university to cancel a scheduled lecture and adopt a formal policy against genocide denial.
france24.comworld40 days ago
Kagame and Macron Inaugurate Genocide Memorial as Rwanda and France Declare New Chapter Despite Remaining Historical Disagreements
President Paul Kagame described renewed trust between Kigali and Paris after attending a dinner at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.
France 24politics41 days ago
Macron and Kagame Inaugurate Paris Memorial to 1994 Rwanda Genocide Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a memorial on June 2, 2026, at the Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba on Quai d'Orsay in Paris. The double stele by artist Grada Kilomba commemorates victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
citizen.co.zapolitics42 days ago
Macron and Kagame Inaugurate Paris Memorial to 1994 Rwandan Genocide Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame attended the June 2 inauguration of a double-stele memorial on Paris's Quai d'Orsay. The monument commemorates more than one million Tutsis killed in 1994.
france24.comworld43 days ago
Al Jazeera Investigation: Goods From 51 Countries Entered Israel After ICJ Order
An Al Jazeera investigation documented arms shipments from at least 51 countries and territories that continued entering Israel after the International Court of Justice warned of a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza. The report covers shipments until the October 2025 ceasefire.
Washington Examinerpolitics45 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Platner Questioned Armenian Genocide Label in 2016 Reddit Comment
Graham Platner, the Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins, faced renewed scrutiny after a 2016 comment questioning whether the Ottoman Empire's mass killing of Armenians constituted genocide surfaced in reporting by the Washington Free Beacon.
news.sky.comworld50 days ago
Online Archive Maps Destruction in Gaza Using Geolocated Footage
Genocide Live compiles publicly available videos and photographs to create an interactive map of Israeli strikes and military activity in Gaza. The project draws on geolocated social media posts and is intended for researchers, journalists, and displaced residents.
medpagetoday.compolitics51 days ago
Physician Tells Congress Union Endorses BDS and Excludes Israeli Doctors
A Philadelphia cardiologist testified that the Committee of Interns and Residents supports the BDS movement, declares Israel guilty of apartheid and genocide, and recommends excluding Israeli physicians from employment. He said the union also posted support for individuals linked…
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nypost.comworld55 days ago
Tucker Carlson says Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide or ethnic cleansing
Tucker Carlson made the statement during his first interview with Israeli media. He cited civilian casualties from Israel's recent operations against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.
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france24.comworld56 days ago
Rwanda Genocide Survivor Recalls Father's Death at Ndera Seminary
A survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi described his father's final days at Petit Séminaire St Vincent Ndera during a commemoration event. Officials and representatives addressed students on the role of institutions and the need to reject divisive ideologies.
nymag.compolitics57 days ago
Javier Bardem Criticizes World Leaders at Cannes Film Festival
Spanish actor Javier Bardem condemned the actions of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival. He linked their leadership to ongoing conflicts and described the situation in Gaza as a genocide.
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pinknews.co.ukpolitics58 days ago
Spain Withdraws From 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez released an official video on Friday announcing Spain's withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The decision follows the European Broadcasting Union's approval of Israel's participation in the event. Sánchez accused Israel…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld59 days ago
Hundreds Attend Anti-Israel Protest Concert in Vienna
Hundreds of people gathered in Vienna for a concert titled 'No Stage for Genocide' to protest Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The event took place in the host city as the international competition proceeds. Organizers framed the concert as a demonst…
BBC Newsworld61 days agoUpdated
Noam Bettan Qualifies for Eurovision Final
The 28-year-old Israeli contestant performed 'Michelle' in Tuesday's semi-final at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle, where audience members chanted 'stop the genocide' and four were removed. Bettan said he heard booing but received a wave of support and looked for Israeli flags for str…
thecanary.copolitics62 days ago
Hind Rajab Foundation Files Complaint Against German Prosecutor Over Dismissed IDF Soldier Case
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a disciplinary complaint against a German Senior Federal Public Prosecutor. The action follows the prosecutor's dismissal of a criminal complaint against a German-Israeli soldier serving in the IDF. The foundation argues the dismissal improperl…
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Nbc Newspolitics63 days ago
Arcadia Mayor Resigns, Agrees to Plead Guilty to Acting as Agent of China
Eileen Wang, mayor of the Los Angeles suburb of Arcadia, resigned Monday and agreed to plead guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Prosecutors said she worked with an associate to post pro-PRC content on a website at the…
en.globes.co.ilpolitics63 days ago
Israel Enacts Law Allowing Military Trials for Oct. 7 Attack Suspects
Israel’s Parliament passed legislation on Monday that permits military courts to try Palestinians detained in connection with the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. The measure, which passed 93-0, applies to hundreds of detainees held without charge since their capture. Some suspects could fac…
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Lemkin Family Files Complaint Against Genocide Prevention Institute Over Use of Name
The family of Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term genocide after losing most of his relatives in the Holocaust, has filed a formal complaint with Pennsylvania officials alongside the European Jewish Association. The complaint targets the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention,…
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Peru Opens Preliminary Investigation Into Former IDF Soldier
Peru's Attorney General’s Office has launched a preliminary criminal investigation into a former soldier from the Israel Defense Forces. The probe follows a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. The soldie…
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france24.comworld67 days ago
Paris Appeals Court Orders Resumed Investigation Into Agathe Habyarimana in Connection With 1994 Rwandan Genocide
Investigating judges overturned the dismissal of the case against the widow of Rwanda's former president on May 6, 2026. A previously unpublished 1994 letter mentioning her by name has never been submitted to the courts. The Tutsi genocide killed between 800,000 and one million p…
france24.compolitics68 days agoUpdated
DRC President Says He Is Open to Third Term After Referendum
Félix Tshisekedi said he would accept a third term if the people want it following a constitutional referendum. A French court ordered the resumption of an investigation into accusations that the widow of Rwanda's ex-president was involved in the 1994 genocide. New allegations of…
france24.comworld68 days ago
French Appeals Court Orders Resumption of Investigation Into Agathe Habyarimana’s Alleged Role in 1994 Rwandan Genocide
The Paris appeals court ruled on May 6, 2026 that the investigation into the 83-year-old widow of former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana must resume after overturning a 2025 dismissal. Agathe Habyarimana has been under investigation since a 2007 complaint over alleged compl…
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Paris Appeals Court to Decide Fate of Rwanda Genocide Case Against Former First Lady Agathe Habyarimana
France's Paris Court of Appeal is scheduled to decide on Wednesday whether to indict Agathe Habyarimana, widow of former Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana, for alleged complicity in the 1994 genocide. Prosecutors and civil parties are pushing for charges amid an ongoing appea…
thehindubusinessline.comworld81 days ago
Group Vandalizes DSV Offices in Birmingham Over Alleged Israel Weapons Transport
A group identifying as People Against Genocide vandalized the Birmingham offices of logistics company DSV, citing allegations of weapons transport to Israel. No immediate comments were provided by DSV or UK authorities. The incident occurred recently in the UK.
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Sudan's Conflict Reaches Fourth Year: Over 14 Million Displaced, Widespread Hunger Affects Half the Population
Sudan's conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has displaced approximately 14 million people and left 25 million facing hunger as of April 2026. A UN report documents hallmarks of genocide in El Fasher following its capture by the RSF in October 2025.…
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rt.comworld90 days ago
Polish MP Displays Altered Flag and Makes Critical Remarks in Parliament; Israel Condemns
A Polish member of parliament displayed an Israeli flag modified with a swastika and referred to Israel as Nazis and the new Third Reich. Israeli officials condemned the actions as antisemitic. The MP responded by condemning what he described as genocide by Israel.
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J Street Endorses Analilia Mejia in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary
Progressive group J Street has endorsed Analilia Mejia for the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. Mejia, who has described Israel's war in Gaza as genocide, competes against incumbent Tom Malinowski. AIPAC lobbied against Malinowski despite his modera…
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Democrats Call for Trump's Removal Citing Illegal War and Genocide Threat
Numerous Democrats have stated that President Trump should no longer serve in the White House due to an illegal war and a threat of genocide. They propose removal through the impeachment process or the 25th Amendment. The article from fortune.com reports these calls without speci…
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Trump Agrees to Ceasefire with Iran After Threat Draws Criticism and Mockery
President Donald Trump threatened that Iran's civilization would end on Tuesday, prompting accusations of genocide from critics. Later that day, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire to allow negotiations. Critics then used the 'TACO' acronym to describe the decision as backing down.
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Economist and Former UN Official Comments on Trump's Iran Rhetoric
Economist Pyotr Kurzin, a former UN official, described U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements on Iran as hints of genocide. Kurzin noted that pro-war veterans are pulling back from support amid the administration's escalation. The comments highlight ongoing tensions in…
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theweek.compolitics104 days ago
Groypers Emerge as Extreme Faction Within Republican Party Challenging MAGA Movement
A young white-nationalist group known as the Groypers has gained influence in Republican politics, criticizing Donald Trump and MAGA for insufficient radicalism. The movement, led by streamer Nick Fuentes, promotes ideologies centered on white genocide and Jewish subversion.