Category Archives: Genocide

What an investigation into war crimes, crimes against humanity, and perhaps even genocide in Ukraine looks like

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Mark Kersten

With every passing day, fresh allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and even genocide in Ukraine emerge. A small battalion of organizations, international courts, and states have responded by investigating atrocities committed in the country in the hope that evidence can … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimes against humanity, Genocide, International Criminal Court (ICC), Investigations, Ukraine, War crimes | 3 Comments

What Happens Now with Omar Al-Bashir?

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Mark Kersten

A version of this article was originally posted at The National. Many thanks to the editors and writers there for their work and encouragement. The world watched with interest when it was announced that Sudanese authorities were planning to “hand … Continue reading →

Posted in Darfur, Genocide, Hybrid Courts, Hybrid Tribunals, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, Omar al-Bashir, Sudan | 1 Comment

Transitional Justice at Sites of ‘Dark Tourism’: The Case of Genocide Memorials in Cambodia

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Mark Kersten

Cheryl Lawther, Rachel Killean, and Lauren Dempster join JiC for this post on sites of ‘dark tourism’ in Cambodia. Cheryl, Rachel, and Lauren are Lecturers at the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast. Their post draws on a period of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cambodia, Genocide, Guest Posts, Transitional Justice | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Buyer’s Beware – Is a UN Security Council Referral of Myanmar to the International Criminal Court a Good Idea?

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Mark Kersten

Confirming what close observers have long suspected, investigators from the United Nations have determined that Burmese authorities have committed genocide against the Rohingya population. Without any prospects of the Burmese government investigating and prosecuting atrocities committed against a people they won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Burma/Myanmar, Genocide, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, UN Security Council | 7 Comments

The “Forgotten Genocide” that was a Precursor to the Holocaust

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Mark Kersten

It is a sad truth. Few know, let alone speak, of the mass murder and policies of extermination wrought upon by colonial Germany against the Herero and Nama people in German South West Africa — what is today Namibia. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Genocide, Germany, Holocaust, Namibia | Tagged | 1 Comment

Let’s Avoid Politicizing the Genocide Against Yazidis

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Mark Kersten

There is no doubt that genocidal acts have been perpetrated against the Yazidi people by the Islamic State (ISIS). A recent report by United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria has given credence to political declarations in the United States, … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Commission for International Justice and Accountability (CIJA), Genocide, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Justice Ambassador, Iraq, ISIS, Islamic State, Syria, Terrorism, UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, United Kingdom, United Nations, United States, Yazidi Genocide | Tagged | 13 Comments

Bashir Travels to Uganda, Partners with the Europe Union, and Plans a Trip to New York

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Mark Kersten

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on every crime under its mandate: war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Such charges should have left Sudan’s leader marginalized and vulnerable to arrest. Yet Bashir has not … Continue reading →

Posted in Darfur, European Union (EU), Genocide, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, Sudan, Uganda, United Nations | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Putting Victims First: The Aftermath of al-Bashir’s Visit to South Africa

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Mark Kersten

Stephen Lamony joins JiC for this timely piece refocusing debates on Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s travels in defiance of the International Criminal Court to its impact on victims. Stephen is Head of Advocacy and Policy, UN, AU and Africa Situations … Continue reading →

Posted in Darfur, Genocide, Guest Posts, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, Sudan | Tagged | 3 Comments

Silver Linings: Bashir’s Visit to South Africa
 and its Implications for the ICC

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mark Kersten

There has been much speculation over the controversial trip by Sudan’s President, Omar al-Bashir to South Africa this week and its implications for the International Criminal Court (ICC). Here are some of my thoughts on subject. This article was originally … Continue reading →

Posted in African Union (AU), Darfur, Genocide, International Criminal Court (ICC), International Criminal Justice, South Africa | Tagged | 6 Comments

If the Rwandan Genocide Happened Today, Would We Get It?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Mark Kersten

The story is familiar. When the killing started, everyone who was able to flee did so. As unprecedented violence erupted in Rwanda, Westerners boarded planes that whisked them back to safety. A few UN peacekeepers stayed but, as famously recounted by … Continue reading →

Posted in Central African Republic (CAR), Genocide, Journalism, Justice, Rwanda | 3 Comments