Transitional Justice & War Crimes News Monitoring

Kosovo issues arrest warrants for 20 Serbs over war crimes

PRISTINA, April 28 (TemA) – A court in Kosovo has issued arrest warrants for Milan Radoičić and 19 others accused of war crimes against civilians during the 1998–99 war. Kosovo’s Basic Court of Pristina has issued arrest warrants for Milan Radoičić, a …

Japan hotel asks Israeli tourist to sign war crimes declaration

An employee at the Wind Villa Hotel in Kyoto had the tourist sign a declaration that he did not commit war crimes including rape, murder of individuals who surrendered or civilian attacks [GETTY] A hotel in Japan has asked an Israeli tourist to sign a …

34 shortlisted for officials and members of two transitional justice commissions

Thirty-four applicants have been shortlisted for the positions of office-bearers and members of two transitional justice commissions–the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons. The committee …

'Full-fledged war crime': US airstrikes kill dozens of African migrants in Yemen

‘Full-fledged war crime’: Nearly 70 killed in US airstrike on detention center in Yemen’s Sa’ada

Nearly 70 inmates were killed and more than 50 others wounded in an US airstrike on Sa’ada governorate’s detention center in Yemen, according to reports. Al-Masirah news network reported on Monday that the airstrikes targeted one of the detention centers …

India’s Indus move: Crime against humanity

WHILE stopping another country’s water supply could be interpreted as a severe violation of international law, it must also be considered as quasi-genocide act as it causes multiple human sufferings and lethal effects, constituting a grave human rights …

Iran calls deadly US strikes on Yemen a 'war crime'

Yemeni rescuers transport the bodies of victims pulled from the rubble of a building hit in US strikes in the northern province of Saada on April 28, 2025. Tehran: Iran condemned on Monday US strikes on Yemen that Houthi rebels said hit a migrant detention …

Sudan Doctors Network accuses RSF of ‘war crimes’ after 31 killed

Since April 2023, the RSF has been battling Sudan’s army for control of the country in a brutal civil war. At least 31 people, including children, have been executed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum’s twin city of Omdurman, …

U.S. bungled COVID-19 response a globally recognized fact

A medical worker collects a swab sample from a man at a COVID-19 testing site on Times Square in New York, the United States, May 17, 2022. /Xinhua A medical worker collects a swab sample from a man at a COVID-19 testing site on Times Square in New …

Spring Revolution Daily News for 30 April 2025

The National Unity Government (NUG) · Ministry of Human Rights-NUG stated that the junta’s forced conscription of the youth aged between 18 and 35 as a military strategy is crime against humanity. · Following the major earthquake on March 28, the military …

The Best of the Bad Guys: The Many Deaths of Michael Myers

Throughout the Halloween franchise, many have tried to kill Michael Myers with varying degrees of success. He’s been shot. Stabbed. Beaten. In 2009, Rob Zombie tried to kamikaze his entire career at him. But that white-faced bastard is still standing. No …

Manual counting of votes in precinct means more spending, says Garcia of PDP Laban’s call

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 April) — The call of political party Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) for manual counting of votes at the precinct level in the 2025 midterm elections would mean more spending, according to …

Russia to probe into Ukraine's war crimes in newly liberated Kursk Region — envoy

MOSCOW, April 28. /TASS/. Russia will intensify investigations into Ukrainian war crimes in the Kursk Region in view of its liberation, Rodion Miroshnik, the Foreign Ministry's special envoy for the crimes of the Kiev regime, said. "Now …

Criminal Complaint Filed Against Israeli Sniper for War Crimes in Gaza

The Hind Rajab Human Rights Foundation has filed a criminal complaint with the Colombian Attorney General’s Office against an Israeli sniper accused of committing war crimes in Gaza. Israeli sources reported that the rights organization submitted the …

Under new regime, Syria’s Alawites are evicted from private homes at gunpoint

DAMASCUS, Syria (Reuters) — Early one evening in late January, 12 masked men stormed the Damascus home of Um Hassan’s family, pointed AK-47 assault rifles in their faces and ordered them to leave. When they presented ownership documents, the men arrested …

Journalist was tortured and had her organs removed in Russian captivity, report says

A Ukrainian journalist was tortured, killed and had her organs removed before her body was returned by her Russian captors, according to a newly released report by media organizations into her death. Viktoriia Roshchyna, 27, was captured after she traveled …

Wednesday briefing: What our latest investigative series can tell you about Russia’s dark detention system

Good morning. On 13 September 2024, 49 Ukrainian prisoners of war arrived back on home soil, stepping off a coach that had taken them from Russian prison cells into the waiting arms of their families, as part of a prisoner swap negotiated between the …

Our Woman in the Hague: Nitzana Darshan-Leitner to Participate in upcoming New York Conference

At the height of the Second Intifada, Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner decided to change the rules of the game. When a wave of terrorism raised its head and tragically claimed hundreds of Israeli victims, Nitsana, a young and energetic lawyer, began to …

Israeli tourist was asked to sign war crimes declaration while visiting Kyoto

Israel's ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo in October 2023. File Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA-EFE April 27 (UPI) -- A hotel in the Japanese city of Kyoto …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Government Technology Names Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2025

Annual awards program honors visionary public-sector technology leaders SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Government Technology magazine today announced its 2025 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers. Now in its 24th year, …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

National CACFP Association Endorses Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen CACFP

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) has endorsed two bicameral bills in Congress that aim to strengthen and modernize the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a USDA …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Vietnam Vets Ask President Trump to Open Classified Files of the Vietnam War for Surviving Vets and Vietnamese Americans

Without Automatic Downgrading, our History will be buried forever. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April 30 is the 50th Anniversary of Black April (The Fall of Saigon) which warrants President Donald J. Trump to …

Statement from USHBC President & CEO Javier Palomarez on the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), issued the …

Tampa Florida's Krewe of Europa Teaming up with Stop Soldier Suicide for major fundraiser

Helping those who gave all TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tampa Florida based Krewe of Europa is teaming up with Stop Soldier Suicide for the Bay Area Brave event. SSS is the only national nonprofit focused …

Braver Angels to Host Debate in Dearborn on Class Politics and Political Realignment

DEARBORN, MI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metro Detroit, the heartbeat of American industry, is the perfect backdrop for a conversation about who truly represents the working class. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM …

Lawmakers Kickoff Cannabis Unity Week as Advocates Return to Capitol Hill to Call for Federal Cannabis Reform

The Cannabis Unity Coalition Hosts Multi-Day Activism Event that Includes a Press Conference, Lobby Day, and White House Rally to Free Those Still Incarcerated WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Download Photos + …

Pose for the Rose: A Global Call for Peace and Healing

Earth Day, final message from Pope Francis, and anniversary of the Fall of Saigon inspire initiative to plant hope, not landmines. COBB, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace Founder and World Food Prize Laureate …

Pennsylvania Dental Association honors Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 26, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) presented Rep. Greg Scott with the Kay F. Thompson Outstanding Legislator Award during its annual business meeting at the …

Former Prime Minister’s Adviser Highlights the Power of Journalists in Policy Change

LONDON, GREAT LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beatrice Timpson, a former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister and multiple Secretaries of State, shares unique insights into the often-underestimated influence of …

CCHF Calls on President Trump to Withdraw May 7 REAL ID Enforcement Deadline

Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) Sends Letter Urging Rescission of Federal REAL ID Rules ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the May 7th REAL ID deadline looming, Citizens’ Council for Health …

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress from Monday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 7, 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three hundred …

Adam D’Angelo to lead Acuity’s Technology Solutions Group

Technology leader D’Angelo joins government IT consulting firm Acuity as Vice President of Technology Solutions RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acuity, Inc. today announced technology leader Adam D’Angelo has …

Center for Public Sector AI Launches AI 50 to Recognize Top State and Local Government Innovators

New annual list celebrates leaders and organizations using AI to deliver smarter, more impactful public services SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Public Sector AI (CPSAI), a division of e. …

Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Cockfighting Charges

Onill Vazquez Lozada of Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded guilty today to two counts of possessing, sponsoring, and exhibiting birds in an animal fighting venture in violation of the Animal Welfare Act. As part of his plea, Lozada admitted that on April 27 …

San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages

Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023. Karasev was indicted on …

California Man Pleads Guilty to Operating an Illegal Gambling Business, Tax Evasion, and Money Laundering

A California man pleaded guilty today to operating an illegal gambling business, tax evasion, and money laundering. According to court documents and statements made in court, Christopher Scott King, of Santa Monica, California, operated an illegal …