Israeli Military’s Attack on Qard al-Hassan Violates International Humanitarian Law Were the Israeli Military’s Attacks on Qard al-Hassan a Violation of International Humanitarian Law? Amnesty International raised concerns over 30 branches of Qard al-Hassan Attacks likely constitute a direct attack on civilian objects Israeli military’s actions could be investigated as a war crime What Happened … Read more
Lebanon/Israel: Fears for safety of civilians grow as devastating death toll in Lebanon continues to rise Why is there a concern for civilian safety in Lebanon and Israel? Lebanon experienced the deadliest day since the civil war 558 people killed in a single day, including children and women Concerns about civilian casualties due to hostilities … Read more
Private Farms bulldozed and apartment blocks demolished across eastern Gaza Satellite imagery and social media videos reveal the extent of destruction in eastern Gaza, with thousands of homes destroyed and land left uninhabitable. The Israeli military’s campaign to expand a “buffer zone” along the eastern perimeter is under scrutiny for potential war crimes of wanton … Read more
Responding to the launch of a major Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank targeting several Palestinian cities and towns including Jenin, Tulkarem, Nablus and Tubas, and deploying hundreds of soldiers to carry out raids supported by fighter jets, drones and bulldozers Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns. Erika Guevara … Read more
Investigation Reveals Israeli Failures in Attacks on Civilians A recent investigation by Amnesty International exposed Israeli forces’ negligence in protecting civilians during attacks on camps for internally displaced persons in Gaza. The attacks targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters, resulting in numerous casualties among civilians, including children. The use of US-made bombs and tank shells … Read more
Responding to the Ukrainian Parliament’s ratification of the Rome Statute, Amnesty International’s Erika Guevara Rosas commended the decision and emphasized its importance for justice. Why is Ukraine’s ratification of the Rome Statute significant? Crucial for justice for victims of international crimes during Russia’s invasion Demonstrates the government’s commitment to ICC rights and obligations However, a … Read more
Why is Amnesty International Urging Urgent Action in Venezuela? Amnesty International sent an open letter to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan Erika Guevara-Rosas, senior director at Amnesty International, expressed concerns over the crisis in Venezuela What Are the Critical Issues Highlighted? Dozens of people have died at the hands of security … Read more
Responding to the ICJ Opinion on Israel’s Policies in OPT: Amnesty International’s Erika Guevara Rosas reacts to the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion. What Does the ICJ Opinion State? The ICJ deems Israel’s occupation and annexation of Palestinian territories as unlawful. Discriminatory laws and policies against Palestinians violate the prohibition on racial segregation and … Read more