Cambodian lawmakers unanimously approved a bill to toughen penalties for denying atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge in the late 1970s, with violators facing up to five years in prison and fines. The law aims to prevent such events from happening again and provide justice for victims, following a U.N.-backed tribunal’s findings of genocide and crimes against humanity. The bill, set for Senate approval, comes ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge’s takeover in 1975, led by Pol Pot and responsible for an estimated 1.7 million deaths.
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Sectarian tension, Israeli intervention: What led to the violence in Syria? | Syria’s War News
Intercommunal violence in southern Syria between Druze and Bedouin communities escalated, leading to Israeli airstrikes on Damascus and southwestern provinces, killing at least three. While Israel claims its actions protect the Druze in Suwayda amid internal strife, local analysts argue these bombings exacerbate tensions and undermine the Syrian government's authority in the region. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: SummaryIn southern Syria, fighting between local Druze and Bedouin communities led to Israel bombing key...
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