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UN commission describes worsening situation in Syria
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic on Wednesday announced key findings from the latest report on the status of the warring parities in Syria, which has resulted in widespread crimes against humanity (More) |
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UN rights chief cites potential war crimes in Iraq
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay reported on Monday that Islamic State (IS) fighters killed up to 670 prisoners in Mosul and committed other crimes in Iraq that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Pillay stated t (More) |
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UN rights expert urges immediate action in Iraq
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq , Nickolay Mladenov, on Saturday called for immediate action to stop the inhumane activity caused by Islamic State (IS) armies in Amerli. IS armies in the area are reportedly cutting o (More) |
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Rights groups declare ISIS murder of journalist a war crime
Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International (AI) released separate statements Wednesday condemning the execution of US journalist James Foley by the Islamic State (IS) , formerly known as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and Islamic Stat (More) |
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UN rights experts condemn sexual violence by Islamic State militants
Two senior UN officials on Wednesday strongly condemned sexual violence by Islamic State (IS) militants against minorities in areas under their control. Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura , and the Special R (More) |
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UN rights experts urge intervention to protect minorities in Iraq
A group of UN human rights experts on Tuesday urged Iraq and the international community to intervene against the Islamic State (IS) jihadist advance on the displaced Yazidi people and other minority groups trapped in rebel-controlled territory in (More) |
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UN officials urge respect for Iraq constitution
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, Nickolay Mladenov, expressed concern Tuesday over the latest political developments, calling on the country's political leaders to respect the president's constitutional responsibilit (More) |
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AI: video footage shows evidence of Nigerian war crimes
Amnesty International (AI) announced Monday that it has obtained video footage, images and testimonies showing evidence of "gruesome" war crimes committed by Nigerian Military personnel. The alleged atrocities are occurring in northeastern Nigeria (More) |
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Bahrain files suit to suspend main opposition group
Bahrain's Ministry of Justice on Sunday filed a lawsuit seeking to suspend all activities of the main Shi'ite opposition group for three months. The move comes after leaders of the Al-Wefaq party were charged recently with holding an illegal meet (More) |
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UN reports possible war crimes in Iraq
There is evidence of serious human rights violations committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) , associated armed groups, Iraqi security forces (ISF) and associated forces in the last month, including some that may amount to war c (More) |
Continental Congress adopted Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence separating the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
Learn more about Independence Day from the Library of Congress.
