International red Cross denounces Myanmar abuses

The International Committee of the Red Cross has denounced what it says are "major and repeated violations" of humanitarian law by the government of Myanmar.

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The Guardians of Hell: Cambodia Prepares for Khmer Rouge Tribunal - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News

A useful reminder of the Cambodian genocide which this year should finally also be examined by a court - provided all political obstacles can be overcome.

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BBC NEWS | Middle East | Palestinian deaths 'rose in 2006'

Israeli security forces killed 660 Palestinians in 2006 - three times more than in 2005, according to an Israeli human rights group. B'Tselem, which monitors human rights in the occupied territories, said the figure included 141 children.

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Reuters AlertNet - War deepens Somalia's humanitarian crisis

The humanitarian consequences of the current fighting in Somalia are grave. This incudes statesments from leading aid agencies on the situation on the ground.

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Reuters AlertNet - FEATURE-First tsunami, now war: Sri Lanka survivors can't win

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U.N. issues plea to protect journalists in war zones

An important appeal on behalf of the many journalists reporting on armed conflict. It is important to note that journalists, in principle, are civilians and must therefore not be directly attacked by conflict parties.

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