Internewscast Journal
  • Home
  • US News
  • Local News
  • Health
  • People
  • Guest Post
  • Support Our Cause
Internewscast Journal
  • Home
  • US News
  • Local News
  • Health
  • People
  • Guest Post
  • Support Our Cause
Home Local news The International Criminal Court suspects ongoing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s Darfur region
  • Local news

The International Criminal Court suspects ongoing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s Darfur region

    ICC believes war crimes and crimes against humanity are taking place now in Sudan's Darfur region
    Up next
    Trial date set for Austin Metcalf’s suspected killer in track meet stabbing
    Court Date Scheduled for Austin Metcalf’s Alleged Track Meet Attacker
    Published on 11 July 2025
    Author
    Internewscast
    Tags
    • against,
    • Ali Kushayb,
    • and,
    • ARE,
    • believes,
    • crimes,
    • darfur,
    • humanity,
    • ICC,
    • Karim Khan,
    • Now,
    • place,
    • Region,
    • Sudan039s,
    • taking,
    • war,
    • Washington news,
    • world news
    Share this @internewscast.com
    FacebookXRedditPinterest

    TANZANIA – According to the International Criminal Court, war crimes and crimes against humanity are still being committed in Sudan’s extensive western Darfur area, where civil conflict has persisted for over two years, as noted by the tribunal’s deputy prosecutor on Thursday.

    Nazhat Shameem Khan informed the U.N. Security Council that the extent of suffering and the humanitarian emergency in Darfur “has reached an unbearable level,” with increasing famine and attacks on hospitals, humanitarian convoys, and other civilian facilities.

    “People are being denied access to water and food,” she remarked. “Rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons. Kidnapping for ransom or to strengthen the numbers of armed groups has become a widespread occurrence.”

    “And yet we should not be under any illusion,” Shameem Khan warned the U.N.’s most powerful body. “Things can still get worse.”

    Sudan plunged into conflict in mid-April 2023, when long-simmering tensions between its military and paramilitary leaders broke out in the capital, Khartoum, and spread to other regions, including Darfur. Some 40,000 people have been killed and nearly 13 million displaced, including to other countries, according to U.N. agencies.

    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan told the Security Council in January that there were grounds to believe both government forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force, may be committing war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide in Darfur.

    The Biden administration, just before it left office in January, determined that the RSF and its proxies were committing genocide.

    Karim Khan has stepped down temporarily as the ICC chief prosecutor pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, which he categorically denies.

    Deputy prosecutor Shameem Khan, who is not related, said the ICC has closely tracked reports in recent weeks of the dire situation in North Darfur, whose capital El Fasher is besieged by RSF and their affiliates. The RSF, which controls the capitals of all other states in Darfur, has also attacked famine-hit Zamzam and other camps for displaced Sudanese in North Darfur.

    “On the basis of our independent investigations, the position of our office is clear, we have reasonable grounds to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been and are continuing to be committed in Darfur,” Khan told the council.

    This conclusion, she said, is based on documentary, testimonial and digital evidence collected by ICC investigators during the past six months, including at refugee camps in neighboring Chad. Over 7,000 items of evidence have been collected to date, she said.

    Khan emphasized to the council and to victims that the ICC considers the situation in Darfur “of the utmost importance” and will not be deterred until justice is delivered to the perpetrators.

    Two decades ago, Darfur became synonymous with genocide and war crimes, particularly by the notorious Janjaweed Arab militias, against populations that identify as Central or East African. Up to 300,000 people were killed and 2.7 million were driven from their homes.

    Khan said those in Darfur now “inflicting unimaginable atrocities on its population” should know that while they may feel a sense of impunity, Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb is currently on trial and the ICC hopes it will be the first of many.

    “However, we also have a duty of confidentiality to the court,” Khan said. “I am not able to share more details of the nature of our progress or of specific outcomes hoped for. I can only assure you that the progress we have made is concrete, positive and significant.”

    ___

    Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

    Share this @internewscast.com
    FacebookXRedditPinterest
    You May Also Like
    Israel identifies two more hostages' bodies as Vance prepares to meet Netanyahu
    • Local news

    Israel Confirms Identities of Additional Hostage Victims Amid Vance’s Diplomatic Mission to Meet Netanyahu

    TEL AVIV – In a solemn update, Israeli authorities have confirmed the…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    New Champaign clinic focuses on disorders impacting nearly 10% of population
    • Local news

    Revolutionary Champaign Clinic Addresses Common Yet Overlooked Disorders Affecting Millions

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A groundbreaking clinic in Central Illinois is now…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    DHS: Humanitarian parole fees jump to $1,000 per immigrant
    • Local news

    Breaking News: DHS Hikes Humanitarian Parole Fees to $1,000—What This Means for Immigrants

    HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — The Department of Homeland Security has introduced…
    • Internewscast
    • October 21, 2025
    Effingham County makes fourth straight trip to state quarterfinals
    • Local news

    Effingham County’s Remarkable Journey: Fourth Consecutive State Quarterfinals Appearance

    SPRINGFIELD, Ga. — The Effingham County Lady Rebels have secured their place…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Federal prosecutors charge man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airport
    • Local news

    Atlanta Airport Threat: Federal Prosecutors Take Action Against Suspect in Chilling Shooting Plot

    ATLANTA – On Tuesday, federal prosecutors filed charges against a Georgia man,…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Arizona sues US House over delay in Grijalva swearing-in
    • Local news

    Arizona Takes Legal Action Against US House: Grijalva’s Swearing-In Delayed

    On Tuesday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, initiated legal action…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025

    Tennessee Senator Advocates for AI Regulations Amid Rising Use of Chatbots by Children for Social Interaction

    In today’s world, children are interacting not just with their peers from…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Chicago school security guard accused of criminal sexual abuse of minors
    • Local news

    Shocking Allegations: Chicago School Security Guard Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minors

    Editor’s Note: The following article addresses sensitive topics related to child abuse.…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Several departments on scene of grain bin fire at Coles Station
    • Local news

    Multiple Departments Respond to Grain Bin Fire at Coles Station

    MOULTRIE COUNTY, Ill. – An assortment of emergency response teams is actively…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Defense Department strikes alleged narco boat in the Pacific
    • Local news

    U.S. Defense Department Targets and Destroys Alleged Narco Vessel in Pacific Operation

    On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revealed that the department executed…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Big Time Rush announces performance in Champaign
    • Local news

    Big Time Rush Set to Perform in Champaign

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A renowned boy band is heading to Champaign,…
    • Internewscast
    • October 21, 2025
    Florida sets record for python removal with help of new partner
    • Local news

    Florida Breaks Python Removal Record with Innovative New Partnership

    In Tallahassee, Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis recently took the stage alongside an…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Man shot kid because the boy's dad 'parked too close': Cops
    • Crime

    Parking Dispute Turns Violent: Man Allegedly Shoots Child Over Controversial Spot

    Background: The 6500 block of Woodfield Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, where…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Hit-run victim Sally Lusted suffered a spinal fracture when she was hit by a car in Mitcham last month.
    • AU

    Police Hunt for Driver in Hit-and-Run Incident Leaving Woman Critically Injured

    Police are searching for a hit-run driver who left a seriously injured…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    I'm sickened by the middle-class mums using cocaine: CLARE FOGES
    • News

    Clare Foges Criticizes the Rise of Cocaine Use Among Middle-Class Mothers

    In the dimly lit confines of a Bristol snooker club basement during…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Defense Department strikes alleged narco boat in the Pacific
    • Local news

    U.S. Defense Department Targets and Destroys Alleged Narco Vessel in Pacific Operation

    On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revealed that the department executed…
    • Internewscast
    • October 22, 2025
    Internewscast Journal
    • Home
    • Privacy Policy
    • DMCA Notice
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Guest Post
    • Support Our Cause
    Copyright 2023. All Right Reserverd.