Burkina Faso military faces scrutiny over Human Rights Watch report on civilian killings and ethnic cleansing allegations
Burkina Faso's military has come under intense scrutiny following a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) detailing a series of grave violations against civilians. The report, titled "None Can Run Away," indicates that the military has engaged in acts described as ethnic cleansing, targeting Fulani civilians amidst ongoing violence in the West African nation. Between January 2023 and the present, HRW confirms that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed by both the military and allied armed groups. The report, published on Thursday, presents findings from interviews with over 450 individuals across Burkina Faso and its neighboring countries, including Benin,... [Continue Reading]
Three UN Peacekeepers Killed Amid Ongoing Israel-Hezbollah Clashes
Three UN peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were killed in separate incidents over two consecutive days, highlighting the dangerous security situation along the Israel-Lebanon border. The fatalities occurred amid intensified clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, a long-standing conflict zone. The deaths have prompted the UN to initiate investigations to clarify the details and hold those responsible accountable. UN officials emphasized that attacks on peacekeepers are unacceptable and may amount to war crimes under international law. The loss of 'blue helmets' threatens the fragile stability the mission seeks to maintain. These developments have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 22:51
EU Foreign Ministers Visit Bucha to Honour Victims and Demand Russian Accountability
EU foreign ministers, alongside Ukraine, convened in Kyiv and Bucha to honor those killed during Russia's temporary occupation of the Kyiv region in 2022. The visit specifically recognized the mass atrocities in Bucha, a symbol of the war crimes committed by Russian forces. This marks a significant show of solidarity and recognition of the human cost of the invasion. The ministers issued a joint statement demanding full accountability from Russia for its actions, including breaches of international law and the UN Charter. This underscores the EU's ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine politically and legally in the international arena. The commemoration... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 12:15
German Foreign Minister Marks Four Years Since Bucha Massacre in Kyiv
German Foreign Minister Lars Wendepul arrived in Kyiv on March 31 to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre, a pivotal moment revealing severe Russian war crimes during the conflict with Ukraine. After Russian troops withdrew following a month of occupation, Ukrainian forces uncovered mass killings, torture, rape, and other atrocities inflicted on civilians in the suburb. These horrors shocked the international community and brought renewed focus on Russia’s aggressive actions. The visit highlighted that the violence witnessed in Bucha is not isolated but emblematic of widespread abuses in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine over the last 12 years. Wendepul... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 10:33
Canadian ICC Judge Kimberly Prost Remains Committed to Role Despite US Sanctions Impacting Banking Access
Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), has stated that recent sanctions imposed by the United States have not made her reconsider her role at the court, which is currently investigating war crimes linked to the conflict in Afghanistan. Despite being effectively shut out from international banking systems due to the US sanctions, Prost remains steadfast in her belief in the court's mission to facilitate justice through fair trial processes. Her situation reflects the growing tensions between US government policy and the operational dynamics of the ICC, particularly in relation to the jurisdiction over alleged war... [Continue Reading]
