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The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICT) was established in 2009 to prosecute war crimes accused during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Despite its efforts to address impunity, the tribunal faces criticism for fairness and political manipulation. This report explores its history, status, challenges, and notable judgments.
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This report examines the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide, in which sexual violence was systematically used as a weapon of war against an estimated 200,000 to 400,000 women, aiming to destroy the Bengali identity. Survivors, known as Birangonas (war heroines), have historically endured social stigma and marginalisation. The report analyzes the historical background of these atrocities, their lasting results on Bangladeshi society, and the progress of international law in acknowledging sexual violence as a war crime, highlighting the crucial need for recognition, reparations, and trauma-informed support for survivors.
READ MORE14 May
The report focuses on the situation of Palestinian women in Gaza, specifically addressing gender-based violence (GBV), health challenges, and how it fits into International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The situation in […]
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is established to combat impunity for international crimes, as outlined in the Rome Statute. Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasized the punishment of evil in his […]
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The war in Ukraine began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022, deemed a violation of the Ukrainian people’s right to self-determination and an attempt to re-colonize Ukraine. The report focuses […]
READ MORE1 Mar
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has sparked international concern, as it reflects Russia’s revisionist ambitions towards the American-led international order. This conflict has been compared to China, […]
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