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Belgian court convicts Rwandan official for genocide
Fabien Neretse, who protested his innocence, is the first person to be convicted in Belgium on such a charge and he now faces a possible life sentence.
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Suu Kyi tell UN's top court charge of Rohingya genocide is 'misleading'
The Nobel Peace laureate challenged allegations in a lawsuit brought by Gambia last month accusing Myanmar of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention.
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Gambia files Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar at World Court - minister
In its filing, Gambia asked the court to grant so-called provisional measures to make sure Myanmar immediately 'stops atrocities and genocide against its own Rohingya people'.
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SA not co-operating in arrest of genocide suspect: UN court
According to legal sources, it is former presidential guard head Protais Mpiranya who is believed to be hiding in South Africa.
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UK police probing 5 over Rwanda genocide
The men are accused by Rwanda of genocide, complicity in genocide, crimes against humanity, conspiracy to murder, forming a criminal gang and inciting disorder, but have reportedly denied any involvement.
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Namibian tribes to appeal US ruling on German colonial horrors
A judge in New York said on Wednesday claims by descendants of the Herero and Nama tribes over Germany’s role in what some historians call the 20th century’s first genocide could not proceed in her jurisdiction.
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Lawsuit against Germany over Namibian genocide is dismissed in New York
According to the plaintiffs, thousands of Herero and Nama were slaughtered, left to starve or died at concentration camps from 1904 to 1908, when Namibia was known as South-West Africa, after the tribes rebelled against German rule.
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[ANALYSIS] Human rights 70 years on: important victories as well as major misses
Human Rights Day might not be a reason for celebrations but it is a helpful reminder that a great deal is already anchored in frameworks that recognise human dignity and well-being.
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Killings in South Sudan conflict amount to genocide - UK politician
Britain’s secretary for international development, Priti Patel, has said that President Salva Kiir’s government was blocking access to aid.
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Rwandan tribunal charges ex-military officer over genocide
Jean Claude Seyoboka is accused of genocide, planning genocide, and murder and rape as crimes against humanity.
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[OPINION] ICC withdrawal a sad day for SA & Africa
The South African government's decision to withdraw from the ICC should not be seen in isolation.
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SALC disappointed by SA’s decision to leave ICC
The centre says the decision shows little regard for victims of genocide & crimes against humanity.
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ANALYSIS: Genocide Watch thin on transparency and methodology
Africa Check takes a look at Genocide Watch which places SA on stage six of its ‘Ten Stages of Genocide’.
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Pope to visit Armenia after irking Turkey with 'G-word'
In the run-up to Pope Francis's trip, the Vatican has been at pains to avoid the 'genocide' label.
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Sweden sentences man to life imprisonment for genocide in Rwanda
The Stockholm District Court said Claver Berinkindi was convicted of genocide and gross crime.
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Congo captures senior commander of Rwandan genocide-linked rebels
General Leopold Mujyambere, the chief of staff of the FDLR was arrested this week in the city of Goma.
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‘Precedent-setting al-Bashir court bid will spark negative consequences’
After being denied leave to appeal the al-Bashir matter, govt has approached SCA in Bloemfontein.
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Satellite images show five possible Burundi mass graves
Amnesty International says the graves are consistent with witness testimony accusing forces of killing people.
