Namibia addresses ICJ on Israel’s actions in Palestine

Namibia has presented oral statements at The International Court of Justice concerning Israel’s actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The country was represented by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab and International lawyer Phoebe Okowa. Dausab stressed to the ICJ Namibia’s moral obligation to address the issue, citing historical context and invoking late president Hage Geingob’s condemnation of violence in Gaza. Their focus was on advocating for justice and peace in the region. The Justice Ministry’s spokesperson, Edmund //Khoaseb.

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