Category Archives: Human Rights

Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says

Posted on August 2, 2023 by David Isenberg

Mali’s army and suspected Russia-linked mercenaries committed ‘new atrocities,’ rights group says Human Rights Watch says it has found evidence of new summary executions, lootings, forced disappearances and other abuses committed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin claim that Russia funds Wagner group may make it easier to try him for war crimes

Posted on July 4, 2023 by David Isenberg

Vladimir Putin has previously distanced himself from Wagner. Photograph: AP The ObserverVladimir Putin Putin claim that Russia funds Wagner group may make it easier to try him for war crimes Admission… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Applying a Gender Lens to Russian Aggression in Ukraine and Syria

Posted on June 13, 2023 by David Isenberg

Jun 20 Applying a Gender Lens to Russian Aggression in Ukraine and Syria Women, Wagner Group, and War Crimes – Applying a Gender Lens to Russian Aggression in Ukraine and Syria… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Human rights activist releases testimony from two Wagner Group mercenaries who describe executing Ukrainian civilians, young and old

Posted on June 2, 2023 by David Isenberg

Human rights activist releases testimony from two Wagner Group mercenaries who describe executing Ukrainian civilians, young and old 1:29 pm, April 17, 2023 Source: Meduza Content warning: The following story contains… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Wagner Group accused of using rape and mass-murder to control an African gold mining town

Posted on May 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

CBS Mornings Russia’s Wagner Group accused of using rape and mass-murder to control an African gold mining town By Debora Patta, Sarah Carter Updated on: May 25, 2023 / 4:55 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group mercenaries admit killing 40 children in Bakhmut

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

WAR IN UKRAINE Wagner Group mercenaries admit killing 40 children in Bakhmut Marc Bennetts Tuesday April 18 2023, 1.05pm BST, The Times Two former Russian mercenaries have admitted killing hundreds of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Member Of Russia’s Wagner Group Detained After Revealing Alleged Atrocities

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

April 25, 2023 By RFE/RL’s North.Realities Ex-Member Of Russia’s Wagner Group Detained After Revealing Alleged Atrocities PMC Wagner Center in St. Petersburg (file photo) Police in the Russian city of Saratov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine

Posted on April 20, 2023 by David Isenberg

Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine By Sarah Dean and Josh Pennington, CNN Updated 3:07 PM EDT, Tue April 18, 2023CNN  — … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Human rights activist releases testimony from two Wagner Group mercenaries who describe executing Ukrainian civilians, young and old

Posted on April 18, 2023 by David Isenberg

Human rights activist releases testimony from two Wagner Group mercenaries who describe executing Ukrainian civilians, young and old 1:29 pm, April 17, 2023 Source: Meduza Content warning: The following story contains… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Abu Ghraib and the decades-long battle for justice

Posted on March 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Abu Ghraib and the decades-long battle for justice The victims of torture and abuse at Abu Ghraib have been in a 15-year legal struggle in the US to hold those responsible… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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