Human Rights Violations in China, again
After the 9/11 attacks, which were acts of the Islamic extremist group Al-Qaeda, general mistrust and dislike for Muslims rose in the whole world. The fear of being the next target of an Islamist terrorist attack prompted many governments to introduce new regulations and precautions in dealing with terrorism.
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The ICC Jurisdiction Over Grave Crimes Committed in Palestine
In the wake of the Israel-Gaza 2008-2009 armed conflict, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced a major challenge to define its degree of judicial independence and legitimacy. The ICC needed to decide whether to confirm the existence of the Palestinian state and how to treat international crimes committed in Palestinian territories.
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