UN representatives criticise Germany over reparations for colonial crimes in Namibia

[ad_1] UN special rapporteurs have criticised the German and Namibian governments for violating the rights of Herero and Nama ethnic minorities by excluding them from talks over reparations for colonial crimes against their ancestors. Publishing their communication with both governments, the seven UN representatives urged Germany to take responsibility forContinue Reading

Biden welcomes ICC’s war crimes charges against Putin

[ad_1] Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden has welcomed the International Criminal Court’s issuing of an arrest warrant against his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The ICC accused President Putin of committing war crimes in Ukraine – something President Biden said the Russian leader had “clearly” done, BBC reported. The claims focusContinue Reading

Congress pledges laws to rein in hate crimes

[ad_1] Raipur: The Congress, in its draft political resolution, on Saturday pledged to bring in laws to prevent hate crimes in the country, if voted to power. This comes against the backdrop of rising incidents of hate crimes and lynching, the lastest being the burning alive of two people inContinue Reading