Deborah Amos
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Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime
A team at Yale University is using open-source materials to document the forced removal of Ukrainian children to Russia. Russia says it's a vast humanitarian program.
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German court sentences Syrian intelligence officer to life in prison for war crimes
A German court sentenced a Syrian intelligence officer to life in prison, in a landmark war crimes trial.
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In a landmark case, a German court convicts an ex-Syrian officer of torture
The world's first criminal trial on torture in Syria's prisons ended Thursday in Koblenz, Germany — the first time a high-ranking ex-Syrian official faced Syrians in open court in a war crimes case.
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War Crimes survivors turn to German courts when international tribunals are blocked
German courts and investigators are taking on crimes far beyond their borders — alleged war crimes by ISIS, the Syrian regime and others.
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Syrians Have Stared Down Threats To Testify Against Assad's Regime In A Landmark Trial
Witnesses have detailed Syrian prison abuse in a crimes against humanity trial in Germany for over a year. Some withdrew over threats, while many have persevered to bring to justice an ex-official.
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Witnesses Of Alleged War Crimes In Syria Testify Despite Feeling They're In Danger
Witnesses to a Syrian intelligence officer's alleged war crimes face down intimidation as they testify in landmark trial in Germany — but they continue to tell the story.
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Palestinians Fear Eviction From Their Jerusalem Neighborhood To Make Way For A Park
An Israeli demolition last month revived fears among residents of al-Bustan in east Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood. "Yes, Bustan is going to be demolished for a park," says Jerusalem's deputy mayor.
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A Hard-Line Jewish Nationalist Is Accused Of Stoking Anger Between Jews And Arabs
An extreme right-wing member of Israel's parliament is accused of stirring up violence. He, however, says he's standing up for his view of Israel as a Jewish state.
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Israeli Comedy Writer Discusses Satire In Post-Netanyahu Era
An Israeli sketch writer talks about making comedy after the ouster of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, and how to handle humor around the country's serious topics.
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Israel Hits Hamas Targets With The 1st Airstrikes Since Cease-Fire Deal
The Israel Defense Forces said its fighter jets struck two Hamas military compounds early Wednesday morning.