Jeremy Corbyn pushes South African genocide case against Israel at The Hague
Jeremy Corbyn is supporting South Africa in its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The South African delegation argues that Israel is in breach of the convention on genocide and has carried out collective punishment in Gaza. [ more ]
Top UN court says it has jurisdiction on most of Ukraine's invasion case
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' top court, has jurisdiction to rule on most parts of Ukraine's case against Russia over the 2022 invasion.
The ICJ ruled that Russia's use of force during the invasion did not fall under its jurisdiction, and it also could not rule on Ukraine's claim that Russia's recognition of separatist regions breached the Genocide Convention. [ more ]
ICJ rejects most of Ukraine's terrorism' case against Russia
The International Court of Justice rejected much of Ukraine's case accusing Russia of funding separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
The ICJ ruled that Russia had failed to investigate alleged breaches but did not rule on the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
Russia was also accused of breaching an international convention on racial discrimination in relation to its treatment of the Tatar minority and Ukrainian speakers in occupied Crimea. [ more ]
Ukraine updates: ICJ rules case against Russia can proceed DW 02/02/2024
The United Nations' top court has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear Ukraine's case over Russia's invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees the EU's approval of a major aid deal for Ukraine as a clear signal to Russia and the United States [ more ]
Russia faces new ICJ ruling as anti-Putin rock band jailed in Thailand
The International Court of Justice is set to rule on Ukraine's allegations that Russia funded separatist rebels and discriminated against Crimea's multiethnic community.
This ruling is the first of two expected decisions linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
A rock band critical of Moscow's war in Ukraine is reportedly detained in a Thai immigration jail, fearing deportation to Russia. [ more ]
ICJ largely rejects Ukraine 'terror' case against Russia DW 01/31/2024
The United Nations' top court ruled that Russia partially violated an anti-terrorism treaty by not investigating the funding of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.
The court declined to rule on whether Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 and did not order Moscow to pay compensation to victims as requested by Ukraine. [ more ]
The war in Gaza has entered its 100th day with a high death toll and displacement of the Palestinian population.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is committed to continuing the war until all of Israel's goals are achieved, despite international calls for a cease-fire. [ more ]
UN court orders Israel to open up more land crossings for Gaza aid
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings for supplies.
Israel was instructed to ensure the unhindered provision of basic services and humanitarian assistance, as well as comply with the Genocide Convention. [ more ]
US Judge Admits Horror of Gaza Genocide, But Will He Dismiss Case Against Biden?
The International Court of Justice found a plausible case that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Palestinians are suing President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for failure to prevent and complicity in genocide. [ more ]
ICJ to decide on emergency measures in Israel-Gaza genocide case this week
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will announce on Friday whether it will order emergency measures against Israel after South Africa filed a case accusing Israel of genocide in its assault on Gaza.
The ICJ will not deal with the main question of whether Israel is committing genocide, but will look at possible emergency measures requested by South Africa to restrain Israel's actions.
If the ICJ does decide on issuing emergency measures, it is not bound to order exactly the actions South Africa requested. Such measures are intended to prevent a dispute from getting worse while the court looks at the full case, which could take several years. [ more ]
The International Court of Justice is deliberating over South Africa's genocide case against Israel, which could have implications for reporting on the war.
In Ecuador, gang violence crisis is escalating and the media has become a target. [ more ]