[mili]war crimes and impunity/accountability

International: Holocaust Memorial Day: The Experiences of Women

In this 2004 paper by Alana M. Morrissette (Brandon, Manitoba), the author begins by citing Sybil Milton: 'The study of women and the Holocaust has barely begun, and the complexities and contours of the subject... will keep historians and other analysts occupied for many years', and goes on to describe how women were physically and emotionally injured even before their deportation to Nazi death camps. You can read the full paper here: www.jhcwc.org/morrissette2004.pdf

Sri Lanka: Government is "guilty of War-Crimes" and "guilty of Crimes Against Humanity."

Dublin war-crimes tribunal, conducted by Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT) based in Milan, which held hearings on Thursday and Friday on war-crime charges on Sri Lanka from eye-witnesses and other material evidence, in the preliminary findings issued Saturday said, Sri Lanka Government is "guilty of War-Crimes" and "guilty of Crimes Against Humanity."

Iraq: Christian community faces new wave of violence

A new wave of violence targeting Iraq's Christian community has raised questions about the safety of religious minorities amid concerns about Iraqi forces' ability to maintain security after the 30 June withdrawal of US combat forces.

Israel/Gaza: AI report on 22 days of death and destruction

To date, five months after the end of Operation “Cast Lead”, the Israeli authorities have failed to establish any independent and impartial investigation into the conduct of their forces and actively oppose any such investigations being established.

Somalie: Chronologie du conflit depuis 2000

La Somalie souffre d’une absence de gouvernement effectif depuis janvier 1991, date à laquelle le président Siad Barre a été renversé.

Pakistan: Women's voices from inside IDP camps

Displaced families are pouring into Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar & other areas of Pakhtunkhawa. Independent media and state confirm over 1.5 million people displaced from Swat as a result of the 3rd military operation against the Taliban in less than 2 years.

Sudan: Nobel Laureates Demand Women Be Part of Peace Talks

The international community must act immediately to resolve the political and humanitarian crises facing Sudan, said a panel of leading Sudan experts at a briefing here Tuesday, and ensure that any peace process formally include women’s input.

Sri Lanka: Open Letter to the Security Council

The situation has reached a point of extreme urgency. With the government having resumed its military offensive after a two-day pause, the approximately 100,000 civilians trapped between the army and the LTTE are now at grave risk of mass atrocities.

India: Women begin fast for Eelam Tamils in Sri Lanka

A group of around 30 women began a fast unto death, on 13 April, to demand the cessation of hostilities in Sri Lanka.

Algérie : l’opposition étouffée avant les élections

Pas un mot sur les attentats quotidiens d’Al-Qaida au Maghreb, et le « candidat indépendant » n’écarte pas l’idée d’« une amnistie générale » pour tous les terroristes.