Day: December 5, 2017

Peace Talks Imperative In Southern Thailand Conflict

Violence in southern Thailand has been ongoing since 1948 and is considered as one of the longest-running Muslim insurgencies in Asia. However, a recent series of ISIS scares have spread fears of a new terrorist threat. Leaflets issued by militants often contain jihadist language and many see the violence as

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ICC Seeks To Investigate U.S. War Crimes In Afghanistan

In early November, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced that she was seeking authorization from the judges of the Court to open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. Under the 1998 Rome Statute, the ICC has jurisdiction over the most serious crimes of genocide, crimes against

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Modern Day Slavery In Libya

The United Nations migration agency, the International Organization for Migration, has reported this week that horrific modern-day slavery is taking place in Libya. Libya is the main transit hub for refugees and migrants who are attempting to make the dangerous crossing from Africa to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea. The

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Syria’s Eastern Ghouta Ceasefire: Broken Within A Day

The Syrian government forces have shelled Eastern Ghouta a day after a truce agreement was said to be reached. Last Tuesday, UN envoy to Syria  Staffan de Minstura announced that Russia had proposed a ceasefire in the rebel-controlled area, which was accepted by the Syrian government. However, on Wednesday UK-based

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