Category: South Africa

Ireland backs bid to include blocking of aid in definition of genocide

Dublin joins South Africa’s case in the international court of justice, arguing that stopping delivery of essentials may constitute ‘genocidal intent’Ireland is to seek to widen the definition of genocide to...

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ICJ ruling increases pressure on Israel to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza

Court in The Hague tells Israel it must ‘take all measures within its power’ but stops short of ordering a ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael is under renewed pressure to avoid civilian deaths in...

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Israel accuses South Africa of ‘profound distortion’ at ICJ genocide hearing

Israeli legal team calls South African accusation of genocidal acts in Gaza ‘a partial and deeply flawed picture’Israel has accused South Africa of presenting a “profoundly distorted” view of hostilities,...

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Hearings to begin at The Hague in case claiming Israel’s Gaza war is genocide

International Court of Justice will hear complaint brought by South Africa, which is asking for urgent ‘provisional measures’A legal hearing into the war in Gaza opens in The Hague on Thursday as the international...

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UK accused of hypocrisy in not backing claim of genocide in Gaza before ICJ

Experts say submission to international court of justice on Myanmar six weeks ago makes stance ‘wholly disingenuous’The UK is facing accusations of double standards after formally submitting detailed legal arguments...

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Blair government had misgivings about Mandela mediation role over Lockerbie

Files show Downing Street felt former South African leader’s attempt to mediate was ‘unlikely to be helpful’Downing Street believed Nelson Mandela’s attempt to play mediator between it and the Libyan...

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