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Trump Discussing Pardons for Alleged War Criminals Might Be Enough to Set Them Free

Trump's comments on Eddie Gallagher might constitute a violation of military code and grounds for mistrial—even though they support the alleged civilian-targeter.

Jared Keller

News in Brief

Trump’s Pardon Is in Line With Americans’ Views About War Crimes

Trump has spoken in favor of Michael Behenna and other alleged military criminals, but he is far from the only one to do so.

Jared Keller

Young Catholic faithfuls take part in vigil commemorating the 38th anniversary of the assassination of Salvadorean Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero.

Social Justice

Alleged War Criminals May Be Granted Amnesty by El Salvador’s Parliament

The move proposed by conservatives in El Salvador's parliament has outraged the families of victims and leaders in the Roman Catholic Church.

Raymond Bonner

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on September 1st, 2015, in Beijing, China.

Social Justice

Why Are Foreign Powers Helping an Indicted War Criminal Remain the President of Sudan?

Omar al-Bashir is facing his most serious domestic challenge of his presidency, but the international community continues to back his leadership—despite his violent past.

Martin Plaut

A boy stands near the rubble outside a house destroyed by Saudi-led airstrikes on the outskirts Sana'a, Yemen.

Social Justice

U.N. Experts Say the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia Could Have Committed War Crimes in Yemen

A new report implicates the governments of Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia in war crimes that include rape and torture.

Jack Herrera

News in Brief

What Makes Normal People Commit War Crimes?

Delivery matters: Authorities give orders in a way that minimizes psychological impact for the soldiers who carry out these crimes.

Bettina Chang

News in Brief

‘They Ordered Us To Kill All The People’

At a historic U.S. trial, former Guatemalan army commandos testify about the massacre of 250 villagers in the jungle hamlet of Dos Erres during the country’s civil war.

Sebastian Rotella

Social Justice

The Long-Term Harm Caused by Short-Term Exposure to Violence

A study of the political upheaval in Kenya shows what harm violence can have on the children who witness it.

Lauren Kirchner

News in Brief

The U.N.’s Death Squad Watchdog

With few resources but the force of his title — U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions — Philip Alston holds governments accountable for the politically motivated killings they commit, or ignore.

Paul Tullis