US EditionUN Warns Russia, Israel of Conflict Sex Crimes Listing Risk
- Israel's Foreign Ministry welcomed the UN's decision to add Hamas to its "blacklist" for committing sexual crimes in armed conflicts, calling it an overdue recognition of atrocities committed since October 7.
- Freed hostages reported sexual assaults, including threats of rape, forced marriage, and other abuses.
- Legal scholars presented a legal framework for prosecuting Hamas for sexual violence during the October 7 attack.
- Hamas has committed horrific sexual crimes, including rape and genital mutilation, as reported by various sources.
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UN puts Israel, Russia on notice over credible evidence of sexual violence in conflict
NEW YORK, Aug 15 — The United Nations warned Israel and Russia on Thursday that their militaries faced being listed as parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict in light of credible evidence of violations.UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’s report said the two countries risked being added to a list of parties thought to use sexual violence including rape in conflict that includes Myanmar’s military, Sudan’s army and the Pal…
In its annual report published on Thursday, 14 August, on sexual violence in armed conflicts, the United Nations announced that both countries were under surveillance and that it had credible information on such abuses.
The UN is warning Russia and Israel that their armies could end up on a list of suspects for sexual violence in conflicts, after credible evidence of abuses came to light.
Israel Welcomes UN Blacklisting of Hamas for Sexual Crimes in Conflict
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. "Hamas terrorists have committed - and continue to commit - some of the most horrific sexual crimes known to humanity: rape, gang rape, genital mutilation, sexual abuse in captivity. Now, the UN officially recognises this fact," the ministry said. World News | Israel Welcomes UN Blacklisting of Hamas for Sexual Crimes in Conflict.
UN Warns Russia, Israel Of Conflict Sex Crimes Listing Risk
The United Nations warned Israel and Russia on Thursday that their militaries faced being listed as parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict in light of credible evidence of violations.
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