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Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Wednesday his intention to pursue an arrest warrant for Myanmar‘s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, in connection with crimes against humanity related to the alleged persecution of the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim minority group. A representative from Myanmar’s ruling junta did not provide an immediate response to inquiries for comment. Approximately one million Rohingya individuals … Continue reading ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign

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Kenyan police forces patrol a neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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Why violence spreading in Haiti?

A brutal gang assault in Haiti a few days ago resulted in numerous fatalities, with homes and vehicles set ablaze, forcing thousands to flee for their safety. This incident marks yet another tragic chapter in a nation plagued by severe violence for many years. The attack occurred early Thursday morning in the central town of Pont-Sonde, perpetrated by members of the Gran Grif gang. They … Continue reading Why violence spreading in Haiti?

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Kenyan police forces patrol a neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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US shifts strategy on Haiti peacekeeping efforts in response to opposition from China and Russia

The United States has abandoned its initiative for the U.N. Security Council to request a plan to convert a security mission aimed at combating armed gangs in Haiti into a formal U.N. peacekeeping operation. Some diplomats suggested this decision was made to placate Russia and China. However, a senior official from the U.S. administration countered this interpretation, stating that the shift in strategy was in … Continue reading US shifts strategy on Haiti peacekeeping efforts in response to opposition from China and Russia

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