Crimes against humanity articles
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Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic’s former president over crimes against humanity
François Bozizé is wanted by special criminal court over alleged crimes including murder and tortureA UN-backed court has issued an arrest warrant for the Central African Republic’s former president François Bozizé over possible crimes against humanity committed by the nation’s military between 2009 and 2013.The alleged crimes include murder, enforced disappearance, torture, rape and other inhumane acts, according to the special criminal court (CPS), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital...
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Crimes against humanity cannot go unanswered: Rep. Schiff commemorates 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, released the following statement to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The statement was also submitted for the Congressional Record. Today we mark the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide.Despite the horrors the Armenian people have faced – and continue to …
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Crime victims' awards ceremony in Charleston highlights work of domestic violence, abuse, human trafficking cases
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson presented the 2024 Excellence in Victim Advocacy and Justice Awards during a Thursday ceremony.