Appeals judges at the United Nations Yugoslav war crimes tribunal have reinstated a charge of genocide against former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić, after it was dismissed last year.

The count of genocide being reinstated means that Karadzic will now face 11 charges in total, including for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre that saw more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys slaughtered by Serb forces.

Appeals judges found that evidence "could indicate that Karadzic possessed genocidal intent".

The Appeals Chamber released a press statement, which concluded that,

“evidence could prove that the underlying genocidal act of causing serious bodily or mental harm occurred".

It went on to state,

“this evidence could prove that the underlying genocidal act of deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about the physical destruction of victims occurred, and that no reasonable trial chamber could find to the contrary.”

“Specifically, the Appeals Chamber noted evidence regarding particular statements by Karadžić and other alleged members of the JCE (Joint Criminal Enterprise) which could indicate that they possessed genocidal intent."

See the full statement here.

According to a new report, ‘Walk the Talk’ by Amnesty International, Zimbabwean police are continuing to target and intimidate human rights defenders ahead of elections later this month.

The report outlines how the police have conducted systematic raids on offices, arbitrarily arrested human rights defenders and seized equipment to intimidate and disrupt the work of organisations carrying out human rights work.

Commenting on the findings of the amnesty report, Amnesty International’s Africa Deputy Programme Director, Noel Kututwa, said

“The clampdown on the work of human rights defenders is a worrying indicator that government agencies remain actively hostile to civil society.”

Since November 2012, at least five police raids of Non-governmental organisation offices have been conducted dozens of human rights defenders unlawfully detained and sent to court on charges that are considered to be politically motivated.

The Pakistani Taliban have set up a base in Syria to assess "the needs of the jihad", according to a spokesperson.

Mohammed Amin, coordinator of the base, said to the BBC that it was set up six months ago to monitor the “jihad”.

"They were facilitated by our friends in Syria who have previously been fighting in Afghanistan.”

Their job is to "assess the needs of the Jihad in Syria, and to work out joint operations with our Syrian friends,

"There are dozens of Pakistani hopefuls in line to join the fighting against the Syrian army, but the advice we are getting at the moment is that there's already enough manpower in Syria," he said.

"It is important that we don’t forget these events. Srebrenica was a stark demonstration of what can happen when hatred, discrimination and evil are allowed to go unchecked. I am pleased that the government has been able to work with Remembering Srebrenica, an initiative dedicated to commemorating and honouring the victims of Srebrenica, to organise a remembrance ceremony in London this year for the very first time."



"Much has changed in Bosnia and Herzegovina since those dark days of the early 1990s. The threat of violence no longer hangs so heavy over its citizens. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina has further to go if it is to achieve its potential and establish itself as a member of the EU and NATO, playing a full role as a stable and sovereign country."

"The UK is firmly committed to helping Bosnia and Herzegovina achieve this goal. Ensuring that Bosnia and Herzegovina is tolerant, inclusive and firmly at peace must be the lasting tribute to Srebrenica’s memory."

The US has called on the current Egyptian leadership to stop “arbitrary” arrests of members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

"The only way this is going to work successfully... is if all parties are encouraged and allowed to participate and that's why we've made clear that arbitrary arrests are not anything that we can support,'' White House spokesman Jay Carney said.

The US has said it will continue to provide aid to Egypt, refusing to call the deposing of President Mursi by the army a coup. However officials have not confirmed reports that suggested the US would go ahead with a delivery of fighter jets.

An arrest warrant has been issued for the leader and other officials of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.

Mohamed Badie is accused of inciting violence in Cairo, during which over 50 people were killed.

Over 200 other senior officials of the organisation have also been issued with arrest warrants.

Read more here.

The Unite States Secretary of State , released a press statement in memory for those that lost their lives in the Srebrenica genocide.

Full statement reproduced below.

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I join the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina today in honouring the memory of those lost in the horrific act of genocide in Srebrenica in July 1995, which stole the lives of 8000 innocent people.

As we know from history, truth and reconciliation are essential to moving beyond the past towards a better tomorrow.

We applaud those who continue to seek justice for victims and work to ensure that all citizens have the right to return and to live peaceful in their pre-war homes.

We reject efforts to rewrite or manipulate history, deny the genocide or negate Bosnia and Herzegovina’s multi-ethnic character.

We must always challenge falsehood, we must combat it, and we must counter it with truth, wisdom and compassion.

The fragility of  a just society means that we have an obligation to be eternally watchful against the forces arrayed against it.

Even as we seek justice for those who have been lost, we must also pay tribute to their memories by promoting a legacy of tolerance and mutual understanding for generation yet to come.

We call upon all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina to build bridges between communities and to work together towards full integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.

On July 11^th, we stand by you in mourning, and we stand by you every day focused on building a stronger future.

Uo to 2000 troops from the Libyan army will be trained by Britain, announced Foreign Secretary William Hague, earlier today.

Hague said the British army would provide a 10-week training course in basic infantry skills and leadership at Bassingbourn Barracks in Cambridgeshire.

"The government firmly believes that a stable, open and democratic Libya contributing to wider regional stability and security is in the UK's interest." Hague said.

The Secretary confirmed that Libya would fund the training, which is part of an international effort to support Libya, which will see over 7,000 Libyan troops trained by some G8 countries.

Congo’s M23 rebels have called for a cease fire before continuing the peace negotiations with the government delegation, reported the Associated Press.

Reacting to a government announcement that claimed that agreements were ready to sign, the M23 spokesman Kabasha Amani, argued that there were still a number of points that needed to be discussed, whilst reiterating that a ceasefire was a precondition for negotiations.

Russia’s UN ambassador has said they have evidence to show that it is likely that Syrian rebels, fighting the Syrian government, used missiles with sarin gas.

Vitaly Churkin said that the results came from an independent investigation as requested by Damascus.

"The results of the analysis clearly indicate that the ordnance used in Khan al-Assal was not industrially manufactured and was filled with sarin.

"The projectile involved is not a standard one for chemical use. Hexogen, utilised as an opening charge, is not utilised in standard ammunitions. Therefore, there is every reason to believe that it was armed opposition fighters who used the chemical weapons in Khan al-Assal."

"If we had asked Pakistan (for) permission, we would not have gotten him."