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Archives: War Crimes
![Gambia’s ‘Trump’ and the dilemma of the Int’l Criminal Court](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2017/02/gambias-trump-and-the-dilemma-of-187x137.jpg)
![Under Saudi Bombing, Specter of Famine Haunts Yemen’s Children](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2017/01/under-saudi-bombing-specter-of-f-187x137.jpg)
Under Saudi Bombing, Specter of Famine Haunts Yemen’s Children
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage | (Inter Press Service) | - - UNITED NATIONS, Jan 6 2017 (IPS) - Millions of Yemenis could soon face widespread famine if no action is taken to improve…![Iraq: ISIL Attacking Civilians in Mosul Retreat](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/iraq-isil-attacking-civilians-in-187x137.jpg)
Iraq: ISIL Attacking Civilians in Mosul Retreat
Human Rights Watch | - - Calls ‘Unbelievers’ Valid Targets (Erbil) – Fighters with the [so-called] Islamic State [Group} (also known as ISIL) have indiscriminately attacked civilian areas in eastern Mosul with…![Saudi Arabia Admits to Using Illegal UK Cluster Bombs in Yemen](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/saudi-arabia-admits-to-using-ill-187x137.jpg)
Saudi Arabia Admits to Using Illegal UK Cluster Bombs in Yemen
TeleSur | - - “If Saudi forces are prepared to use cluster bombs, then why is the U.K. continuing to arm and support the regime?” a campaigner asked. Saudi Arabia admitted Monday…![A Yemeni Child Dies Every 10 Minutes as Saudi Attacks Continue](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/a-yemeni-child-dies-every-10-min-187x137.jpg)
A Yemeni Child Dies Every 10 Minutes as Saudi Attacks Continue
TeleSur | - - The U.N. said malnutrition and other preventable diseases are killing thousands of children in Yemen as its health system is on the verge of collapse. Every 10 minutes…![Russia/Syria: War Crimes in Month of Bombing Aleppo](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/russiasyria-war-crimes-in-month-187x137.jpg)
Russia/Syria: War Crimes in Month of Bombing Aleppo
Human Rights Watch (New York) – The Russian-Syrian coalition committed war crimes during a month-long aerial bombing campaign of opposition-controlled territory in Aleppo in September and October 2016. The Violations Documentation Center,…![WikiLeaks Yemen Files Unmask Washington’s Bloody Role](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/11/wikileaks-yemen-files-unmask-was-187x137.jpg)
WikiLeaks Yemen Files Unmask Washington’s Bloody Role
TeleSur | - - More than 10,000 - mostly civilians - have been killed and more than 3 million have been displaced in the conflict. Whistleblowing organization Wikileaks on Friday dropped yet…![Iraq: Hundreds of Police bodies found in ISIS Mass Grave](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/11/iraq-hundreds-of-police-bodies-f-187x137.jpg)
Iraq: Hundreds of Police bodies found in ISIS Mass Grave
Human Rights Watch | - - Witnesses Describe Executions (Erbil) – A mass grave discovered near Mosul by Iraqi Security Forces on November 7, 2016, most likely contains the bodies of at…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/ymen-1-187x137.gif)
Another Saudi War Crime in Yemen as 43 Prisoners dead in Airstrike
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - Saudi airstrikes targeting a judiciary building in al-Hudayda, a port on the western coast of Yemen under Houthi control, have killed some 43…![US Should Stop Making Excuses for Saudi Violations in Yemen](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/us-should-stop-making-excuses-fo-187x137.jpg)
US Should Stop Making Excuses for Saudi Violations in Yemen
By Priyanka Motaparthy | ( Human Rights Watch) | - - Despite rising outrage over the bloody civilian toll in Yemen’s war, the United States administration is showing no signs of breaking…![George Clooney Report Ruffles Feathers in South Sudan](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/george-clooney-report-ruffles-fe-187x137.jpg)
George Clooney Report Ruffles Feathers in South Sudan
TeleSur | - - The report "can only jeopardize the pursuit of peace and stability," South Sudan representatives said. A new report claiming that South Sudan’s leaders have exploited the country’s ongoing…![Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Must End, Says UK Parliament Report](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/09/arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia-must-187x137.jpg)
Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Must End, Says UK Parliament Report
TeleSur | - - Two parliamentary committees said it was likely Saudi Arabia used U.K. weapons to target civilians, but Tory lawmakers blocked a vote on suspending sales. Sales of British weapons…![10 Children Killed in Saudi Airstrike on Yemeni School](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/08/10-children-killed-in-saudi-airs-187x137.jpg)
10 Children Killed in Saudi Airstrike on Yemeni School
TeleSur | - - The Saudi-led coalition admitted children were at the site of the airstrike but jets “don’t distinguish ages” during attacks. At least 10 Yemeni children were killed in a…![Why are Saudi-led Airstrikes Targeting Civilian Factories in Yemen?](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/07/why-are-saudi-led-airstrikes-tar-187x137.jpg)
Why are Saudi-led Airstrikes Targeting Civilian Factories in Yemen?
Human Rights Watch | - - Unlawful Attacks Harm Economy, Show Need for Victim Compensation (Beirut) Saudi Arabia-led coalition airstrikes have unlawfully hit numerous factories, warehouses, and other civilian economic structures in…![UN Rebukes Saudi Arabia: Yemen’s Children Victims of Shocking Violations](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/06/un-rebukes-saudi-arabia-yemens-c-187x137.jpg)
UN Rebukes Saudi Arabia: Yemen’s Children Victims of Shocking Violations
By Kristine Beckerle, Finberg Fellow | ( Human Rights Watch) | - - Every year, the United Nations secretary-general releases a “list of shame” of government forces and armed groups that have…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/06/51EH738t3GL-1-187x137.jpg)
Trumping Terrorism with Torture?
By Rebecca Gordon | (Informed Comment) | - - Why do Republican candidates for the presidency keep promising to commit war crimes? GOP standard-bearer Donald Trump guarantees he’ll torture terrorists and “take…![Saudi bombing, Rebel Shelling leave 7 Million in Yemen Food Insecure](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/05/saudi-bombing-rebel-shelling-lea-187x137.jpg)
Saudi bombing, Rebel Shelling leave 7 Million in Yemen Food Insecure
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage | (Inter Press Service) | - - John Ging, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs briefs journalists on his recent trip to Yemen. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas John…![Yemen: Saudis Using US Cluster Munitions](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/05/yemen-saudis-using-us-cluster-mu-187x137.jpg)
Yemen: Saudis Using US Cluster Munitions
Human Rights Watch | - - End Production, Transfer of These Banned Weapons (Washington, DC) – Saudi Arabia has used US-made cluster munitions near civilian areas in Yemen, leaving behind unexploded submunitions,…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/05/9780199336432-372x230-1-187x137.jpg)
Trumping Terrorism with Torture?
By Rebecca Gordon | (Informed Comment) | - - Why do Republican candidates for the presidency keep promising to commit war crimes? Donald Trump guarantees he’ll torture terrorists and “take out their…![UN must hold Perpetrators accountable for War Crime of Hospital Bombings: HRW](http://web.archive.org./web/20170208135627im_/http://media.juancole.com/images/2016/05/un-must-hold-perpetrators-accoun-187x137.jpg)