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Jay Edwards’ financial statement disclosed at least $3,100 in gifts from politically connected Ohioans. But he said in an interview that some of them probably never gave him anything.  The post Ohio treasurer candidate showered with gifts from CEOs, fundraisers, lobbyist, disclosures show  appeared first on Signal Cleveland.

Cinco parlamentares, prefeitos e vereadores negros, todos do partido França Insubmissa (LFI, sigla da esquerda radical), apresentaram queixas à Justiça francesa após serem alvo de cartas e pichações com conteúdo racista, em episódios distintos registrados na região de Paris e no sudoeste do país.

The April 18 event will feature food, an art exhibit, a cultural folk line dance and poetry. The post Celebrate Arab American Heritage at this festival appeared first on Mirror Indy.

‘Hundreds’ of FBI personnel will be in Southwestern Pennsylvania, an official said Friday. The post Outside law enforcement to assist Pittsburgh for NFL Draft patrols appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.

منذ بداية الحرب في سوريا، تحوّل ملف النفط إلى حكايةٍ معقّدة، من ثروة محلية إلى مصدر للنزاع. تحكّمت به كل سلطة مرت على المنطقة خلال عقد ونصف من الزمن، ونُظِر إليه كخط أحمر، لتعزيز النفوذ، بينما حاصر الإهمال أهالي المناطق التي يتواجد فيها، شأنه شأن الدخان الكثيف والملوّث، وارتفاع أسعار الوقود. قبل الحرب، كان الإنتاج […] The post نفط الرقة ودير الزور .. تحولات في السيطرة والعقد الاجتماعي appeared first on حكاية ما انحكت | SyriaUntold.

Inside the San Jacinto Community Center on Wednesday evening, volunteers, community members, and co-founders of Amarillo Street Medics worked in tandem to fill first aid and hygiene packs to be handed out over the next two weeks to unhoused people. At the front of the room, volunteers moved between two fold-out tables, sorting items ranging […] The post Amarillo nurses and volunteers take to the streets  appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.

اختلاف میان هواداران حکومت؛ تهدید و هشدار برخی تندروها از سوی افراد نزدیک به هسته سخت نظام درباره سکوت در وضعیت فعلی و پذیرش مذاکرات در گفت‌وگو با رضا علیجانی

The ICJ Rohingya Genocide Case: A Global Accountability Test The conclusion of the merits phase hearings in the case concerning the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in early 2026 marks a defining moment in the evolution of international law. For nearly seven years, the world’s highest judicial body has examined allegations of mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority in Myanmar. What began as an urgent legal effort focused on provisional measures has gradually evolved into a comprehensive examination of state responsibility under international law. Far beyond a bilateral dispute between two states, the case has become a crucial test of the international community’s ability to enforce the 1948 Genocide Convention and hold sovereign governments accountable for crimes that threaten the survival of entire communities.The decision of The Gambia to bring the case before the International Court of Justice in November 2019 emerged through diplomatic efforts coordinated by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The initiative was largely driven by Abubacarr Marie Tambadou, who at the time served as The Gambia’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice. Tambadou previously worked as a prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, where he was directly involved in prosecuting genocide cases related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Drawing from this experience, he argued that the international community had once failed to prevent genocide in Rwanda and should not repeat that failure in Myanmar. Under his leadership, The Gambia positioned itself as a defender of international justice, transforming the case into a powerful example of global legal solidarity.Members of the ICJ during a hearing on the case on the merits of the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar: 11 States intervening) at the Peace Palace in The Hague. (Photo: UN Photo/ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek. Courtesy of the ICJ.)The proceedings at the Peace Palace in The Hague represent more than a legal investigation into the events of 2016 and 2017. They also reflect a broader examination of the principle of “erga omnes partes”, which refers to obligations owed by states to the international community. By initiating the case, The Gambia, a small West African state with its own recent history of authoritarian rule and democratic transition, has established an important precedent in international law. Its decision to bring the case demonstrated that any state party to the Genocide Convention has a legal interest in enforcing the treaty, even if it is not directly affected by the alleged crimes. This development has significant implications for global accountability, suggesting that legal institutions may offer a pathway to challenge mass atrocities even when political mechanisms fail.The outcome of the case will potentially influence the future of nearly one million Rohingya refugees currently living in Bangladesh, shape the legal status of Rohingya communities that remain in Myanmar, and redefine how international courts interpret genocidal intent. It may also affect the credibility of regional human rights frameworks in Southeast Asia and determine whether international legal institutions can meaningfully address one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the 21st Century.The roots of the Rohingya crisis lie in decades of discrimination in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. A key factor was the 1982 Citizenship Law, which excluded the Rohingya from officially recognised ethnic groups and rendered many stateless. This legal exclusion created the foundation for long-term marginalisation, movement restrictions, and recurring violence.The current legal dispute focuses primarily on the military operations launched by Myanmar’s armed forces, known as the Tatmadaw, in August 2017. Myanmar authorities described these actions as counter-terrorism responses to attacks carried out by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) attacks carried out by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), a small Rohingya militant group that Myanmar authorities classify as a terrorist organisation. However, international observers and humanitarian organisations documented a scale and pattern of violence that far exceeded any legitimate security response. During what the military described as “clearance operations,” security forces allegedly carried out widespread killings, systematic sexual violence, and the burning of entire villages. Within months, more than 740,000 Rohingya fled across the border into Bangladesh, joining hundreds of thousands who had previously escaped earlier waves of persecution.Investigations conducted by the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar concluded that the attacks were carried out with genocidal intent. Their reports described coordinated patterns of violence aimed at destroying the Rohingya as a group, including mass displacement, destruction of homes and infrastructure, and targeted attacks against women and children. Myanmar authorities have consistently rejected these allegations, arguing that any abuses were isolated acts committed by individual soldiers and that internal investigations had already addressed the issue. Critics, however, have widely dismissed these domestic inquiries as lacking independence and credibility.From Filing to Jurisdiction: The Legal Path of the CaseThe case has followed a complex procedural path since it was first filed. In January 2020, the ICJ issued provisional measures ordering Myanmar to prevent acts of genocide, ensure that its military forces refrain from committing such acts, and preserve evidence related to the alleged crimes. The Court also required Myanmar to submit regular reports describing the steps it had taken to comply with these orders. These provisional measures represented an unusual and significant intervention by the Court, emphasising the urgency and gravity of the allegations. However, observers have questioned the effectiveness of these measures, noting that reports from human rights organisations indicate continued restrictions on Rohingya communities and limited transparency regarding Myanmar’s compliance.Political developments inside Myanmar soon complicated the legal proceedings. While it was previously represented before the Court by civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose defence of the military’s actions generated intense international criticism, its representation changed significantly following the 1 February 2021 military coup. The junta appointed a new legal team, led by U Ko Ko Hliang, the Union Minister for International Cooperation. The new representatives challenged the Court’s jurisdiction and argued that The Gambia lacked standing to bring the case, claiming that it was acting on behalf of the OIC rather than pursuing its own legal interest.In July 2022, the ICJ rejected Myanmar’s preliminary objections. The judges concluded that all states that are parties to the Genocide Convention have a legitimate interest in ensuring that its obligations are upheld. This decision cleared the way for the merits phase of the proceedings, allowing the Court to examine detailed evidence concerning the alleged atrocities.The Merits Hearings and the Question of Genocidal IntentThe hearings held in January 2026 at the Peace Palace represented the most substantive stage of the case so far. Over several weeks, legal teams from both sides presented arguments and evidence addressing the central question of genocidal intent. Establishing intent is widely considered the most challenging aspect of genocide cases under international law. Courts must determine not only whether atrocities occurred but whether they were committed with the specific intent to destroy a protected group in whole or in part.The Gambia’s legal team pointed to several concrete indicators of intent, including official statements describing the Rohingya as illegal migrants, the systematic burning of villages across northern Rakhine State, and policies that restricted access to food, healthcare, and movement. Legal representatives argued that the scale and coordination of these actions, combined with longstanding discriminatory rhetoric, demonstrated a deliberate effort to destroy the Rohingya as a group rather than merely to neutralise insurgents. Myanmar’s defence countered that the violence occurred within the context of counter-insurgency operations against ARSA militants and that military necessity provided an alternative explanation for the events. According to Myanmar’s representatives, this possibility prevents the Court from concluding that genocide was the “only reasonable inference” that could be drawn from the available evidence.A particularly significant moment in the hearings came when the Court heard testimony from Rohingya survivors. In a rare step for ICJ proceedings, several closed sessions were devoted to hearing firsthand accounts from individuals who had fled the violence. These witnesses traveled from refugee camps in Bangladesh to testify before the Court. Their testimonies described patterns of coordinated attacks, mass killings, sexual violence, and the systematic destruction of villages. Observers noted that the inclusion of survivor testimony brought a human dimension to the typically highly technical legal proceedings.The hearings also highlighted a continuous dispute over identity and terminology. Representatives of The Gambia and Rohingya survivors consistently used the term “Rohingya” to describe the ethnic group targeted in the violence while Myanmar’s legal team refused to do so. Instead, they referred to the population as “Bengalis,” a term implying that they are migrants from Bangladesh rather than an indigenous minority. Critics argue that this linguistic refusal reflects a broader effort to deny the group’s identity and legitimacy within Myanmar.Regional Impact and the Continuing Humanitarian CrisisThe broader significance of the case extends beyond the immediate legal question of genocide. The proceedings have attracted an unprecedented level of international participation, with eleven states formally intervening to present their interpretations of the Genocide Convention. This wave of “mass intervention” suggests a growing global interest in enforcing international human rights treaties and preventing atrocities through legal mechanisms.At the same time, the humanitarian crisis that triggered the case remains unresolved. Bangladesh continues to host more than 1.1 million Rohingya refugees in camps concentrated around Cox’s Bazar. These settlements have become some of the largest refugee camps in the world. Humanitarian agencies warn that funding shortages are increasingly undermining basic services, including education, healthcare, and water supply. Without long-term solutions such as repatriation, integration, or resettlement, many refugees face prolonged uncertainty and vulnerability.Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, Rohingya refugees encounter a patchwork of protection policies. Malaysia has introduced new registration initiatives but continues to detain many undocumented migrants in immigration detention centres. Thailand maintains restrictive policies that expose refugees to arrest and detention, while Indonesia remains one of the few countries in the region that consistently allows Rohingya boats to disembark on humanitarian grounds. Despite these efforts, the absence of a comprehensive regional refugee framework leaves many Rohingya vulnerable to trafficking, exploitation, and dangerous sea journeys. After disembarkation, most Rohingya refugees in Indonesia are placed in temporary shelters under the supervision of local authorities and international agencies, though they remain without formal refugee status or long-term resettlement guarantees.As the Court begins its final deliberations, attention is turning to the potential outcomes of the case. The Gambia has requested a broad set of reparations that would address not only past harms but also the structural conditions that enabled the violence. These proposed remedies include restoring citizenship rights to the Rohingya, enabling safe and voluntary repatriation, rebuilding destroyed communities, and ensuring accountability for perpetrators through criminal prosecutions.But even if the Court ultimately finds Myanmar responsible for genocide, the judgement may be difficult to enforced. The ICJ lacks its own enforcement mechanism and relies on the United Nations Security Council to compel compliance. Political divisions within the Council have often prevented decisive action in similar cases. Nevertheless, legal experts emphasise that an ICJ judgment can establish a powerful international precedent, shaping diplomatic pressure, sanctions policies, and future accountability efforts.Ultimately, the case of The Gambia v. Myanmar raises a fundamental question about the role of international law in confronting mass atrocities. A judgment that merely condemns past crimes without addressing their structural causes risks reinforcing the perception that international justice is largely symbolic. Conversely, a decision that mandates meaningful reforms, such as restoring citizenship rights, could transform the legal and political conditions that allowed the crisis to emerge.For the Rohingya survivors who testified before the Court and the millions who continue to live in displacement, the proceedings represent more than a legal debate. They symbolise an international acknowledgment of suffering that was once ignored. Whether the Court’s eventual ruling can translate that recognition into lasting justice remains uncertain. Yet the case has already reshaped global discussions about accountability, demonstrating that even the most powerful states can be called to answer before international law. eng editor 1 Sat, 2026-04-11 - 00:44 Feature International Court of Justice (ICJ) Myanmar Rohingya genocide

The House passed 133 bills this week ahead of next week’s deadline to move bills to the Senate.

A Moscow court has ordered the arrest of Oleg Roldugin, a journalist at the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, on charges of illegally using personal data.

La Jolla Village News spotlights Birch Aquarium’s historic first: successfully hatching, raising, and settling more than 15 red octopuses; plus Salk Institute research on long-term GLP-1 weight-loss drug effects beyond shedding pounds.

For two decades, Nick Pehle’s grapes, pressed and distilled, have filled glasses at wineries across Missouri. Most seasons, the vines on his 20-acre farm in Etlah are clustered with different cultivars — vignoles, aromellas, chambourcins. Last year was different. In May, before the vines could bloom, their leaves started curling into the shape of small […] The post Burned before by ‘pesticide drift,’ vineyard owners enter growing season bracing for the worst  appeared first on Investigate Midwest.

“Luigi”, como lo llaman cariñosamente en su familia, se encuentra sano y salvo y está ahora mismo siendo atendido en un hospital de Gastonia donde le están brindando el cuidado que necesita. La entrada Joven desaparecido de Gastonia regresa con su familia luego de ser localizado en Florida se publicó primero en Enlace Latino NC. Joven desaparecido de Gastonia regresa con su familia luego de ser localizado en Florida was first posted on abril 10, 2026 at 1:38 pm.©2024 "Enlace Latino NC". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at paola@enlacelatinonc.org

“Luigi”, como lo llaman cariñosamente en su familia, se encuentra sano y salvo y está ahora mismo siendo atendido en un hospital de Gastonia donde le están brindando el cuidado que necesita. La entrada Joven desaparecido de Gastonia regresa con su familia luego de ser localizado en Florida se publicó primero en Enlace Latino NC. Joven desaparecido de Gastonia regresa con su familia luego de ser localizado en Florida was first posted on abril 10, 2026 at 1:38 pm.©2024 "Enlace Latino NC". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at paola@enlacelatinonc.org

With a crop of young talent on the team, the future looks bright for the Patrick Henry High School track program.

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The Supreme Judicial Court became the first statewide high court to decide that a 1996 federal law shielding internet platforms from liability over user-posted content does not render Meta immune to allegations that its design exploited young users.

Ministri i Mbrojtjes i Maqedonisë së Veriut, Vllado Misajlovski, ka vlerësuar se partneriteti strategjik dhe bashkëpunimi bilateral në fushën e mbrojtjes ndërmjet Maqedonisë së Veriut dhe SHBA-së është në nivelin e lartë. Ai paralajmëroi vazhdimin e këtij bashkëpunimi, transmeton Portalb.mk. “Partneriteti strategjik dhe bashkëpunimi dypalësh në fushën e mbrojtjes janë në një nivel jashtëzakonisht të […]

La iniciativa “Open Aster Escondida | BHP” conectará a startups y proveedores con desafíos reales en las faenas de la mayor productora de cobre del mundo. Este artículo Escondida | BHP lanza convocatoria abierta de innovación para resolver 21 desafíos en sus áreas operacionales fue publicado originalmente en El Diario de Antofagasta.