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Amnesty Links RSF Atrocities in Darfur to Ethnic Cleansing, Urges Ceasefire and International Protection
world11 days ago

Amnesty Links RSF Atrocities in Darfur to Ethnic Cleansing, Urges Ceasefire and International Protection

Amnesty International concludes the RSF committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in and around El Fasher, North Darfur, detailing killings, torture, sexual violence, hostage-taking, forced child recruitment, and deliberate starvation during 2024–2025. Backed by 247 interviews, hundreds of videos, and satellite data, the report warns of ethnic-targeted persecution and possible genocide, and calls for an immediate nationwide ceasefire, deployment of an independent international protection force, accountability for senior RSF commanders, and a broader arms embargo.

Amnesty: West Bank Bedouin Face State-Sanctioned Displacement
world1 month ago

Amnesty: West Bank Bedouin Face State-Sanctioned Displacement

Amnesty International accuses Israel of a state‑driven campaign of ethnic cleansing against Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities in Area C of the West Bank, detailing settler violence near Zanuta (Meitarim Farm) that targets tents, homes and water infrastructure and framing the violence as part of a broader policy of annexation and settlement expansion; the report calls on the international community to confront the state’s role and take action to halt the displacement.

Amnesty Warns of State-Driven Annexation and Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank, Urges Global Sanctions
world1 month ago

Amnesty Warns of State-Driven Annexation and Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank, Urges Global Sanctions

Amnesty International’s report accuses Israel’s current government of a state-backed campaign to formally annex Area C of the West Bank and forcibly displace Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities, backed by intensified settler violence and land grabs. It cites hundreds of outposts, mass home demolitions, and thousands displaced between 2023 and 2026, characterizing the actions as crimes under international law and a policy of ethnic cleansing. The organization calls for immediate international action—sanctions, trade and aid bans, and asset freezes on implicated officials—and urges support for ICC investigations, arguing that inaction emboldens ongoing violations and erodes the rules-based order.

Sudan's Darfur city under threat as militia advances and civilians face peril
world8 months ago

Sudan's Darfur city under threat as militia advances and civilians face peril

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed to seize the last Sudanese army stronghold in El Fasher, Darfur, raising fears of ethnic cleansing and potential regional split amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises. The international community expresses concern over atrocities and the failure to protect civilians, as the conflict involves multiple foreign actors and threatens to deepen Sudan's instability.

HRW Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing Amid Gaza Displacements
world-news1 year ago

HRW Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing Amid Gaza Displacements

A Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of committing ethnic cleansing and war crimes in Gaza, citing forced displacement of nearly 2 million Palestinians and destruction of civilian infrastructure. The report highlights Israel's creation of "buffer zones" and "security corridors" as part of a campaign that risks preventing displaced Palestinians from returning home. Despite Israeli claims of minimizing civilian casualties, the report and experts argue that the actions amount to ethnic cleansing, with fears of permanent depopulation and denial of the right to return.

Israel's Northern Gaza Strategy Sparks Ethnic Cleansing Concerns
world-news1 year ago

Israel's Northern Gaza Strategy Sparks Ethnic Cleansing Concerns

Israel's military actions in northern Gaza have sparked accusations of ethnic cleansing, as civilians face severe shortages of food, water, and medical aid amidst relentless bombardment. Despite Israeli claims of targeting Hamas fighters, tens of thousands of civilians remain trapped, with aid agencies unable to deliver essential supplies. The situation has drawn international condemnation, with experts and rights groups labeling the forced displacement as ethnic cleansing. The controversial 'General's Plan' suggests a strategy to empty northern Gaza of its population, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.