Tag #International Law

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ICJ Hearings Conclude on State Climate Change Obligations

From December 2-13, 2024, the International Court of Justice held hearings on states' climate change obligations, focusing on financial liability and prevention, with 100+ countries presenting oral statements highlighting disagreements on the sufficiency of existing climate treaties versus human rig...

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South Africa Bars Putin from G20 Summit Due to ICC Warrant

South Africa will not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the November 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg due to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant; this decision follows a similar protocol from the August 2023 BRICS summit in the same city.

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Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks

Germany urged Israel and other nations to respect Syria's sovereignty after Israel significantly increased attacks in Syria following Assad's ouster on December 8th, citing concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands and the need to uphold international law.

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Peru to Evaluate Reinstating Death Penalty for Child Sexual Abuse

Peru will form a commission to debate reinstating the death penalty for child sexual abuse, prompted by a recent murder of a 12-year-old girl and President Boluarte's call for discussion, despite the 1979 abolition of capital punishment and international human rights commitments.

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Dutch Court Rejects Bid to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

A Dutch court rejected a case by 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs to halt Dutch arms exports to Israel and trade with Israeli settlements, citing state policy leeway, despite the NGOs' evidence of civilian casualties and alleged Israeli war crimes, including ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

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Spain refers Taliban to ICC over Afghan women's rights abuses

Spain has officially referred the Taliban's human rights abuses against Afghan women and girls to the International Criminal Court, citing bans on female healthcare and education as evidence of systematic oppression and urging accountability for violations of the UN Convention on the Elimination of ...

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Israel to Double Golan Heights Settler Population

The Israeli government approved a plan to double the number of Israeli settlers in the occupied Golan Heights, citing the Syrian war as justification; this move violates international law and further escalates tensions in the region.

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Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks

Germany urged Israel and other nations to uphold Syria's sovereignty after Israel intensified attacks following Assad's December 8th ouster, citing international law and concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands; Germany plans to re-establish contact in Damascus soon.

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Israel's Golan Heights Settlement Plan Condemned

Israel plans to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey and Germany who view it as a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty; this follows Israel's recent military actions in Syria, including deployment to a demilitarized zone and strikes...

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German Court to Rule on US Drone Strikes, Ramstein Air Base's Role

A German court is hearing a case challenging the legality of US drone strikes facilitated by the Ramstein Air Base, after a Yemeni cleric and his cousin were killed in a 2012 strike; the plaintiffs argue this violates basic human rights.

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Israel's Syrian Encroachment Raises International Concerns

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned Israel and Turkey's actions in Syria, which threaten the country's territorial integrity; Israel's military presence in the Golan Heights, initially described as temporary, shows signs of becoming a long-term occupation, raising concerns about its ...

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Dutch Court Rejects Halt to Arms Exports to Israel

A Dutch court dismissed a lawsuit by ten pro-Palestinian NGOs seeking to halt Dutch arms exports to Israel and trade with Israeli settlements, citing the government's policy freedom and ongoing risk assessments; a contrasting recent court decision to block F-35 fighter jet part exports is currently ...

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