Omoyele Sowore Calls for Abolition of UN, Labels Global Body ‘Ineffective’ Following U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for the abolition of the United Nations, criticizing it as ineffective amid global conflicts and humanitarian crises. In a statement on X, Sowore described the UN as a “hollow institution” that has failed to maintain international peace and security, citing recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela as an example of the body’s impotence.

He accused the UN of being compromised, unable to prevent aggression, war crimes, and abuses of power by influential nations. Sowore argued that the organization has lost its legitimacy and should be replaced with a new global coalition of nation-states capable of upholding justice, protecting humanity, and preventing tyranny. His remarks reflect growing skepticism toward multilateral institutions, particularly in the Global South.

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Warns Israel Against Death Penalty Bills Targeting Palestinians, Says Proposed Laws Violate International Law

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on Israeli authorities to abandon proposed legislation that would introduce mandatory death sentences, warning that the bills violate international law and fundamental human rights standards. The proposed laws, currently before the Israeli Knesset, seek to lower the threshold for imposing capital punishment and would apply almost exclusively to Palestinians, particularly those tried under military law in the occupied West Bank.

Türk said the bills raise serious concerns about discrimination, due process violations, and breaches of international human rights and humanitarian law, stressing that the United Nations opposes the death penalty under all circumstances. He warned that mandatory death sentences, which remove judicial discretion, violate the right to life enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and carry an unacceptable risk of executing innocent people.

According to the UN, the legislation would require military courts to impose death sentences for intentional killing and amend Israel’s Penal Law to introduce capital punishment for acts defined as terrorism involving the killing of Israelis. Türk noted that the proposals appear explicitly discriminatory, citing language in the bills and public statements suggesting they are intended to apply only to Palestinians, many of whom are convicted after what the UN describes as unfair trials.

The High Commissioner also warned that parts of the legislation could be applied retroactively to cases linked to the October 7, 2023 attacks, violating the principle of legality, and criticised vague definitions that could allow arbitrary use of the death penalty. He further cautioned that denying Palestinians in occupied territories fair trial guarantees under the Fourth Geneva Convention could amount to war crimes. The UN human rights office has urged Israeli lawmakers to halt the legislative process and ensure that any criminal justice measures uphold equality, due process, and the protection of life under international law.

The commander of the Russian neo-Nazi brigade to be buried in the main church of the Russian Orthodox Church

Recently, the mysterious death of Sergey Orlov, with the call sign "Spanish," was revealed — the founder of a neo-Nazi brigade Espanola made up of football hooligans that fought in Ukraine and committed war crimes.

According to preliminary information, Orlov was shot by security forces while attempting to arrest him. He allegedly tried to resist.

Ironically, the neo-Nazi who bent to the FSB and fought for the "Russian world" died at the hands of the Kremlin regime's henchmen. As they say, he got what he fought for.

To somewhat smooth over this incident, "Spanish" is to be buried in Christ the Savior Cathedral — the main church of the Russian Orthodox Church.

This is the first known participant in the war in Ukraine to be honored with such a high-level farewell. Previously, funerals for the highest Kremlin elite were held there.

CAIR Condemns U.S. Sanctions on ICC Judges, Calls Move “Lawless Cover-Up of Israel War Crimes”

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has strongly criticized the United States for sanctioning two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges involved in cases targeting Israeli nationals. CAIR described the sanctions as a “lawless” attempt to shield Israel from accountability for alleged war crimes in Gaza, undermining international law and judicial independence. The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, sanctioned the judges under Executive Order 14203, claiming their actions violated U.S. and Israeli sovereignty. CAIR warned that punishing judges for performing their duties sets a dangerous precedent, diminishes U.S. credibility on human rights, and impedes accountability for crimes against humanity, including the deaths of tens of thousands in Gaza.

Darfur Crisis: ICC Sentences Ali Kushayb (Abd-Al-Rahman) to 20 Years for War Crimes

The International Criminal Court has sentenced 76-year-old Sudanese militia commander Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, to 20 years in prison for 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the 2003–2004 Darfur conflict. Judges said he ordered and personally participated in mass killings, rape, torture, and attacks on civilians. Time served since his 2020 surrender will be deducted. The Darfur crisis killed an estimated 300,000 people and displaced 2.5 million.

ICC Set to Deliver Sentence on Sudan’s Ali Kushayb Convicted of Darfur War Crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will on December 9, 2025, deliver its sentencing judgment on Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb. Convicted in October 2025 of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict, Kushayb was a key Janjaweed commander accused of ethnic cleansing and systematic attacks against non-Arab communities between 2003 and 2004. The upcoming ruling marks a major milestone in global accountability efforts as violence continues in Darfur under successor groups like the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Colombian Fisherman’s Family Files Human Rights Complaint Over Deadly US Boat Strike




The family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza, killed in a U.S. military boat strike on Sept. 15, has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights accusing the U.S. government of illegally killing him. The petition claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered attacks without knowing who was on the boats. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has also accused the U.S. of murder, insisting Carranza was a harmless fisherman showing distress signals. The incident is part of a wider U.S. strike campaign against alleged drug boats under President Donald Trump, which has killed more than 80 people and drawn bipartisan scrutiny in Congress over legality and possible war crimes — especially amid reports that survivors of an earlier strike were killed in a second attack.




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Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason.

The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country's eastern region.

Kabila was convicted on Friday of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, torture and insurrection.

He rejected the case as "arbitrary" and said the courts were being used as an "instrument of oppression". His current whereabouts are unknown.

The 54-year-old led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.

Kabila handed power to President Félix Tshisekedi in 2019, but they later fell out and Kabila went into self-imposed exile in 2023.

In April this year, the former president said he wanted to help find a solution to the deadly fighting in the east and arrived in the M23-held city of Goma the following month.

President Tshisekedi accused Kabila of being the brains behind the M23 and senators stripped him of his legal immunity, paving the way for his prosecution.

Decades of conflict had escalated earlier this year when the M23 seized control of large parts of the mineral-rich east, including Goma, the city of Bukavu and two airports.

Pointing to overwhelming evidence, the UN and several Western countries have accused neighbouring Rwanda of backing the M23, and sending thousands of its soldiers into DR Congo.

But Kigali denies the charges, saying it is acting to stop the conflict from spilling over onto its territory.

A ceasefire deal between the rebels and the government was agreed in July, but the bloodshed has continued.

Trump-Era Memo Targets Naturalized Citizens for Denaturalization, Sparks Civil Rights Concerns.

A newly released memo from the U.S. Department of Justice under the Trump administration directs attorneys to prioritize civil denaturalization—revoking citizenship from naturalized Americans who committed certain crimes or misrepresented facts during their immigration process.

Published on June 11, the memo identifies 10 priority categories, including individuals linked to war crimes, gang activity, human rights ab¥ses, fra¥d, or lying on immigration forms. It also expands the Justice Department’s discretion to pursue such cases, including those tied to pending criminal charges.

Unlike criminal cases, civil denaturalization does not guarantee the right to a lawyer, and the government faces a lower burden of proof.

Immigration advocates warn this weakens due process and risks creating “a second class of U.S. citizens.” “It’s trying to create a tiered citizenship system,” said Sameera Hafiz of the Immigration Legal Resource Center.

The policy affects some of the 25 million U.S. citizens who immigrated to the country.

Critics fear it could be ab¥sed under vague criteria. On June 13, a judge revoked the citizenship of Elliott Duke, a UK-born U.S. military veteran, for failing to disclose a past conviction for distributing child abuse material. The memo reflects a broader realignment of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division under Trump.

The division has been tasked with ending DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, banning transgender treatments, and suing officials who block deportations. NPR reports that 70% of its attorneys left between January and May 2025.

Critics argue the shift abandons the division’s core civil rights mission and thr+atens long-standing legal protections.