ICC Evidence in Sudan
The International Criminal Court claims to have concrete evidence that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity in Darfur during the civil war.
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ICC Says War Crimes Committed in Sudan
The International Criminal Court presents concrete evidence of crimes against humanity by the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, while Iran attacks Gulf nations and a measles outbreak hits Bangladesh.
The International Criminal Court states it has concrete evidence that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity in Darfur during Sudan's civil war.
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RSF Response
The Rapid Support Forces state that the scale of atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Geneina has been exaggerated.
2Iran Attacks Gulf Nations
Iran has attacked Gulf nations in response to a new wave of US strikes.
3Bangladesh Measles Outbreak
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak.
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Sudan Conflict
Crimes Against Humanity
The International Criminal Court has identified concrete evidence of crimes against humanity committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur during Sudan's civil war.
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What evidence does the ICC have regarding the Rapid Support Forces?
The ICC says it has concrete evidence that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity in Darfur during Sudan's civil war.
1How did the RSF respond to the ICC's findings?
The RSF says the scale of the atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Geneina has been exaggerated.
2What other global events were covered in this episode?
The episode covered Iran attacking Gulf nations in response to US strikes, a deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh, declining men's testosterone levels, a posthumous pardon for the last woman hanged in the UK, and the Wimbledon Ferry tale.
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The International Criminal Court says it has "concrete evidence" the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity in Darfur during Sudan's civil war.
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The RSF says the scale of the atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Geneina has been exaggerated.
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Also: Iran attacks Gulf nations in response to a new wave of US strikes; Bangladesh battles a deadly measles outbreak; scientists warn that men's testosterone levels are declining; the last woman hanged in the UK gets a posthumous pardon; and the Wimbledon Fery tale continues.
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The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.
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Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world.
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Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories.
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