crimes against humanity

Asian States Must Not Waste the Chance to Address Crimes Against Humanity

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Asian States Must Not Waste the Chance to Address Crimes Against Humanity

A treaty to address crimes against humanity globally has been under discussion for a decade. Next week in New York, states have a key opportunity to move towards turning it into a reality, and those from the Asia-Pacific region have a crucial role to play.   The general need for this treaty is beyond doubt. No … Read more

Taliban crackdown on women should be probed as crime against humanity, rights groups say | TheStarsHub

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Taliban crackdown on women should be probed as crime against humanity, rights groups say | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  The Taliban should be investigated for crimes against humanity over their brutal crackdown on the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan, two leading human rights organizations have urged. Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said the group’s treatment of women and girls meets the criteria for gender persecution, which … Read more