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

International Law

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US charges Syrians with war crimes

The United States has filed war crimes charges against two high-ranking Syrian military figures who it accuses of torturing American citizens. It comes after the government of Bashar al-Assad collapsed, with the former president fleeing the country. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

todayDecember 11, 2024 13

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Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change (Request for Advisory Opinion)

  The Cabinet of Namibia, through Decision No. 14th/29.06.08.23/005, approved Namibia's participation in the Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This participation follows the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/77/276, which sought an Advisory Opinion from the ICJ on the obligations of states under international law regarding climate change. Under Article 95 of the Namibian […]

todayDecember 11, 2024 5

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US calls on UN Security Council to not let Hamas “off the hook”

    The United States has urged the UN Security Council to ensure Hamas is held accountable while pushing to end the Gaza war. The Security Council convened again to address the ongoing conflict. This follows the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN in New York.  

todayNovember 26, 2024 9

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Cosatu Calls for Enforcement of ICC Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Others

  Cosatu says the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court last week, show that no individual or state is above international law. The arrest warrants were issued for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says the international community must ensure these arrest warrants are enforced:  

todayNovember 25, 2024 18

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Netanyahu Condemns ICC Arrest Warrant as ‘Antisemitic’

Israel's prime minister has condemned the International Criminal Court for issuing him with an arrest warrant as 'antisemitic'. The ICC's also put out warrants for former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, who is believed to be dead. ICC judges say there are grounds to believe the three men are criminally responsible for crimes during the Israel/Hamas conflict. Mr Netanyahu says he's furious.  

todayNovember 22, 2024 16

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials

  The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, the country's former defense minister as well as several Hamas officials. They are accused of crimes against humanity over the October 7th attack on Israel and the consequent war in Gaza. Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.  

todayNovember 22, 2024 12

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S.A’s Constitutional Court Reserves Judgment in DA Abroad’s Citizenship Challenge

  The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment in DA Abroad’s citizenship court case. The petition is challenging the South African Citizenship Act, which mandates the loss of citizenship for South Africans after acquiring another nationality without permission. The Supreme Court of Appeal had previously ruled in favour, while the Constitutional Court was meant to ratify this. The DA’s Ludré Stevens says they advocate for an automatic citizenship restoration:    

todayNovember 6, 2024 25

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The UN says Israel’s banning of UNRWA is “outrageous”

The United Nations has warned that the law passed by the Israeli Parliament on Monday banning UNRWA violates the UN charter and Israel's obligations under international law. Israel's parliament approved the controversial bill, following allegations that some of UNRWA's staff members participated in the October 7th attacks last year. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.  

todayOctober 29, 2024 41

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The State of Palestine demands UN resolution to end Israeli occupation

he State of Palestine has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly, demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within one year. The Palestinian Ambassador, speaking to the Assembly on Tuesday, emphasized the need to address Israel's impunity.     On Wednesday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the resolution, which calls for Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories within 12 months. […]

todaySeptember 18, 2024 17

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