Six million have died, and more than six million are displaced after decades of fighting and the ensuing humanitarian crisis in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, drawing in neighbors, mercenaries and militias. An upcoming election is inflaming tempers.
Tag: War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
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Under Rules of War, ‘Proportionality’ in Gaza Is Not About Evening the Score
The concept, important for determining the legality of an act of war, is about weighing civilian harm against military objectives, not about achieving a balanced number of casualties.
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Ravaged Israeli Border Community Ponders: What’s Next?
Kibbutz Kfar Aza was devastated in the Hamas-led assault of Oct. 7, with its residents killed and kidnapped. Some see the prospects of its rehabilitation as a barometer for Israel’s future.
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What to Know About Elizabeth Magill, the Penn President Who Resigned
Ms. Magill, who had been in her post since last year, stepped down four days after testifying before Congress.