Dutch court rejects rights group's bid calling for halt on arms export to Israel

Dec 14, 2024

The court's decision came after the NGOs argued that the Dutch government, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to...

Bangladesh demanding UN to declare March 25 as World Genocide Day: Deputy Envoy Andalib Elias

Mar 26, 2023

"Since 2017, we've been observing this day as genocide day of Bangladesh. We've been pursuing 2 things from UN, to declare this as world...

When will UN recognise Bangladesh genocide?

Sep 15, 2022

Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 15 : The Bangladesh genocide perpetrated by Pakistan, one of the biggest after World War II, took place when Bangabandhu Sheikh...

UN General Assembly adopts convention on cybercrime

Dec 25, 2024

The United Nations General Assembly adopted on Tuesday a new convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, concluding a five-year negotiation process.

ICJ fixes time limit for memorial, counter-memorial in case filed by Ukraine against Russia

Mar 25, 2022

The Hague [Netherland], March 25 : International Court of Justice has fixed the time limits for the filing of the Memorial and the Counter-Memorial...

Japan ruling party calls for joining genocide convention with eye on China

May 16, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], May 16 : Ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit next month, lawmakers from Japan's ruling party has drafted proposals for...