How U.S. war crimes led us here Israeli forces are emulating what the U.S. did in Mosul, Fallujah and elsewhere. But it's harder to hide Salon · Nov 18, 2023
Azerbaijan must allow 'safe' return to Nagorno-Karabakh: UN court The UN's top court ruled Friday on a long-running clash between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which Baku seized in September in a lightning offensive. Radio France Internationale · Nov 17, 2023
European nations join Myanmar genocide case The case at the UN’s top court accuses Yangon of committing genocide against people belonging to the Rohingya community. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2023
The Qatar death row and India’s options Whether through diplomatic dialogues, political interventions, legal appeals, or a blend of these strategies, India has the potential to seek a resolution in the case of the Naval officers awarded the death penalty The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
Q&A: NUG’s first Rohingya minister says Myanmar in ‘unified revolution’ Aung Kyaw Moe says the civilian government working to remove the military has a vision of a more inclusive Myanmar. Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2023
UN team in Nagorno-Karabakh, a first in 30 years, as ethnic Armenians flee The visit marks the first time in about three decades that the international body has gained access to the region. Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2023
Ukraine and Russia traded barbs in the UN's top court over the legality of the invasion. What could happen next in the case? In the days immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian government filed a case against Moscow in the UN’s highest court, the International Court of Justice. The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023
Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: What does international law say? If Canada proves allegations of Indian involvement, experts say killing would violate international, human rights law. Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023
Indigenous group condemns Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s ‘denial of history’ – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023
Ukraine asks International Court of Justice to examine Russia's 'terrible lie' Ukraine told the International Court of Justice on Tuesday that Russia, to justify its invasion in 2022, invoked a “terrible lie” that it was trying to stop alleged genocide. Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2023
UK ‘seeking to block ICJ ruling’ on Israeli occupation of Palestine Dismay over UK statement that opposes hearing altogether and is accused of ignoring significant facts The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023
Australia's decision to again use the term 'occupied Palestinian territories' brings it into line with international law Australia’s minister for foreign affairs, Penny Wong, has announced Australia will return to use of the term “occupied Palestinian territories”. The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023
Caribbean countries poised to seek UN legal advice on slavery compensation UN legal opinion would put pressure on 10 European countries targeted to engage in reparative justice The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Tunisia anti-fake news law criminalises free speech: Legal group The International Commission of Jurists says that President Saied is shutting down space for free speech online. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023 Climate change at the world courts Last February, the UN secretary-general informed the UN Security Council during a debate about the implications of rising sea levels on international peace and security, with mega-cities on every continent facing serious impacts.
Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023 ICJ confirms international case over Iran downing of Flight PS752 Four countries accuse Iran of failing to take all practical measures to prevent the downing of the 2020 flight.
Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2023 Canada and allies taking Iran to ICJ over downed PS752 flight Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and UK say move aims ‘to ensure Iran is held accountable’ for 2020 crash that killed 176 people.
Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023 Iran takes Canada to UN court over civil damages claims Tehran accuses Ottawa of violating international obligations to uphold the ‘principle of sovereign immunity’.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023 International routes to independence outlined in major new legal opinion THE Supreme Court made “significant mistakes” in its ruling on indyref2, a legal expert has argued in a new paper which sets out the…
The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023 Ukraine calls Russia a ’terrorist state’ at MH17 hearing A senior Ukrainian diplomat called Russia a terrorist state at the top UN court, as hearings began in the case over the downing of a Malaysian Airlines
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Russia to face Ukraine at UN court over downing of flight MH17 Kyiv accuses Moscow of supporting pro-Russia forces in eastern Ukraine who shot down Boeing 777 with a missile in 2014.
Reuters · Jun 5, 2023 Ukraine denounces Russia as 'terrorist state' at World Court hearing Ukraine on Tuesday called Russia a terrorist state at the top U.N. court as hearings began in a case over Moscow's backing of pro-Russian separatists blamed for shooting down Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014.
The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023 Governments and environmental groups are turning to international courts to address the impacts of climate change — podcast This year, the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) — the world’s highest court — is hearing its first argument about climate commitments.
The Independent UK · May 26, 2023 Rights groups slam severe Taliban restrictions on Afghan women as 'crime against humanity' Two top rights groups say the severe restrictions imposed on women and girls by the Taliban in Afghanistan amount to gender-based persecution, which is a crime against humanity
Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023 Preah Vihear reopening a test Thais are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Preah Vihear temple ruins in Si Sa Ket, after 15 years of suspension, to promote tourism and a peace dialogue with Cambodia.