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al-Bashir's genocide charge: Frequently Asked Questions

Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 3:57pm

This morning the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a second warrant for the arrest of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on three counts of genocide for targeting the Fur, Masalit, and Zaghawa tribes of Darfur in Sudan’s ongoing counter insurgency campaign in the Western-most region of the country. Given the complex nature of international law, Genocide Intervention Network has compiled a FAQ to help the average activist navigate the charges against al-Bashir and what they mean internationally and to Sudan.

ICC Issues Another Arrest Warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir

Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 12:05pm

The International Criminal Court has issued a second arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, charging him with three counts of genocide for his role in Darfur.

UN Office Closed Over Protests in Sri Lanka

Posted: Friday, July 9, 2010 - 4:54pm

Conflict Minerals Amendment Introduced to Financial Reform Bill

Posted: Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 4:51pm

One amendment to the pending Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 is a major achievement in furthering U.S.

The Week That Was - July 1 to 7, 2010

Posted: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 5:19pm

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In a sign of increased repression in advance of the January 2011 referendum on southern secession, the Sudanese government closed the Al Intibaha newspaper for an indefinite period for promoting north and south separation.

Burma’s Race for Nuclear Arms

Posted: Friday, July 2, 2010 - 11:09am

On June 12, 2010, Burma (Myanmar) denied it was developing a nuclear program and enriching uranium to create missiles and war heads. Burmese officials affirmed that they respect UN declarations on nuclear proliferation.

Shrinking Political Space in Advance of Burma’s Elections

Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 12:37pm

Burma’s Election Commission (EC) has passed a series of regulations for the upcoming elections that drastically curtail the rights of opposition parties and greatly decrease the likelihood that the upcoming polls will be free and fair.

The Week That Was - June 24 to 30, 2010

Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 5:43pm

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Rival Misseriya and Rizeigat tribes signed a peace deal in West Darfur this Monday, hopefully putting an end to violence, which has killed over 200 people since March.
The Government of Sudan denied trying to import arms on a ship intercepted in Cyprus, claiming the explosives on board were ordered by a mining company.

Bosnian Serb Officials Guilty of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity

Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 2:50pm

15 years after the brutal Srebrenica massacre, in which Bosnian Serb forces murdered up to 8,000 Muslim men and boys, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) found seven Bosnian Serb officials guilty of crimes against humanity and war atrocities. In a historic moment the ICTY also convicted two officials of genocide, a first for the court.

Kyrgyzstan Update

Posted: Monday, June 28, 2010 - 5:37pm

Since violence in Kyrgyzstan broke out earlier this month, GI-NET has conducted research into the situation in the country in order to determine whether the violence fits our definition of "widespread and systematic killing, severe torture, or rape of civilians on a massive scale."

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