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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

International Court of Justice

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Africa

What is genocide? Six western countries want a broader application of the law – experts unpack why it matters

  By Kerstin Bree Carlson, Roskilde University and Line Engbo Gissel, Roskilde University In November 2023, six western states filed a joint application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing for an ample and expansive understanding of genocide. This intervention, as it is legally termed, was made by Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK in relation to the genocide case The Gambia filed against Myanmar in […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 13

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Namibia

Chief’ Assembly condemns violence in Gaza

  The Chiefs’ Assembly (CA) of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders expressed its solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza on Monday. “The Chiefs Assembly joins all progressive and peace-loving peoples of the world, in solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza, who are bearing the brunt of Israeli bombardments,” it said in a statement released by co-chairpersons Jeffrey Kavendji and Mbakumua Hengari. The CA acknowledged South Africa’s International […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 28

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South Africa

Lawyer receives hero’s welcome at OR Tambo Airport

Tembeka Ngcukaitobi shakes hands with admirers at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee By Ihsaan Haffejee via GroundUp Tembeka Ngcukaitobi was caught off guard by the reception he received when he entered the arrival hall at OR Tambo International airport on Sunday. The popular advocate was returning from presenting South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The slightly startled Ngcukaitobi […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024 7

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Opinion Pieces

South Africa’s legal team in the genocide case against Israel has won praise. Who are they?

  By Narnia Bohler-Muller, Human Sciences Research Council South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January. South Africa argues that Israel’s indiscriminate retaliatory bombing and siege of Gaza contravenes the Genocide Convention. More than 23,000 Palestinians, including at least 10,000 children, have been killed. Narnia Bohler-Muller, an international law […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024 10

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South Africa

Israel hits back at ‘distorted’ genocide case

Israel said Friday it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at what it called a "profoundly distorted" and "malevolent" genocide case against it at the UN's top court. South Africa has launched an emergency case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing that Israel stands in breach of the UN Genocide Convention, signed in 1948 in the wake of the Holocaust. Pretoria wants […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024 7

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South Africa

SA Ambassador appeals for the safeguarding of convention rights amidst Israel’s disregard

South Africa’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Vusimuzi Madonsela, says Israel’s actions against Palestinians form a continuum of illegal acts since 1948. He addressed the the International Court of Justice in The Hague in the Netherlands as part of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, who will present its oral arguments tomorrow. Madonsela warns of grave consequences, stressing the real risks for Palestinians in Gaza. He notes the court’s role in […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024 3

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South Africa

SA Justice minister affirms government’s commitment to achieving long-lasting peace in Palestine

SA Justice and Correctional Services minister Ronald Lamola affirms government’s commitment to achieving long-lasting peace in Palestine. He briefed the media outside the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands. Lamola notes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s repeated calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. He also expressed gratitude for the legal team’s exceptional presentation that Israel is hellbent on wiping out Palestinians, and hopes justice will prevail in the […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024 3

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World

UN court hears genocide case against Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and they are doing so in full compliance with international law. His comments come as the International Court of Justice is hearing South Africa’s case accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The case is currently being heard by the UN’s International Court of Justice which is based in the Hague in […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 19

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Oshiwambo

Benjamin Netanyahu okwati oshilongo she kashina elalakano oku kondeka oshikandjo Gaza sigo aluhe

O prime minister ya Israel Benjamin Netanyahu okwati oshilongo she otashi kondjitha aakwiita yongundu yo Hamas ,ihe kashishi oshigwana shaa Palestine notayeshi ninga pakwiiyutha koveta yopashigwana. Omipopyo dhe odha landula sho ompangu yo International Court of justice tayi pulakene oshipotha sha S.A ngoka ta gandja ombedhi ku Israel okudhipaga aa Palestine mo Gaza,shoka shi thike poshimbuluma shomadhipago gakwaanohenda. Netanyahu tati aakwiita ye otaya kambadhala oku shonopeka omaso gaakwashigwana,ashike aakwiita yongundu […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 14 3 3

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