Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
ICJ Sides With E.Guinea In Spat With Gabon Over Oil-rich Islands The top United Nations court on Monday sided with Equatorial Guinea in a decades-long dispute with Gabon over three tiny islands in potentially oil-rich waters. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
Lithuania takes Belarus to top UN court over allegations of migrant smuggling Vilnius claims Belarusian authorities orchestrated flights from the Middle East and escorted migrants to the border, forcing them to cross illegally. Euronews · May 19, 2025
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to visit Trump: Can they fix tricky relations? The two countries have clashed over alleged persecution of white South Africans and Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
1 in 5 Gazans face starvation. Can the law force Israel to act? As Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing scores of people a day, the two-month ceasefire that brought a halt to the violence earlier this year feels like a distant memory. The Conversation · May 18, 2025
Will we ever see despots like Putin in court? It’s unlikely – and that’s the west’s fault too The US, UK and others routinely flout international law. That’s why there’s scant hope for a new tribunal on crimes against Ukraine, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
UK officials suspect Macron will delay French Palestine recognition French president thought to be reconsidering June announcement at UN meeting, which would push back a similar move from the UK The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
Ramaphosa's Talks With Trump Chance To Reset Tattered Ties South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to the United States next week to meet Donald Trump in a bid to rescue deteriorating relations with a vital and increasingly critical trade partner. International Business Times · May 16, 2025
Gaza crisis worsening says Starmer, as minister admits UK response not enough Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer was heckled by Labour MPs who urged further sanctions against Israel. The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Minister calls on Israel to end ‘indefensible’ blockade on Gaza humanitarian aid Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said Israel’s denial of aid to Palestinians is ‘indefensible’. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
Monday briefing: Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war? In today’s newsletter: Gaza’s suffering continues under military blockade and the Israeli government’s new plans to control distribution of essential supplies The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started? The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support UAE insists it does not provide arms to paramilitary group as Sudanese ambassador recalled The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025
UN top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case against UAE over support to RSF Sudan had requested urgent measures to halt violence against the Masalit ethnic group but the UAE rejected the case as legally unfounded and politically motivated. Euronews · May 5, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Sudan fails in attempt to make UAE accountable for acts of genocide Largely expected decision by international court of justice marks second diplomatic victory for Gulf state
Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2025 International Court of Justice throws out Sudan genocide case against UAE The top United Nations court on Monday threw out Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide during the brutal Sudanese civil war.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025 The Guardian view on Israel’s aid blockade of Gaza: hunger as a weapon of war Editorial: Conditions are increasingly desperate. The resumption of humanitarian relief is essential to save civilian lives
Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025 ICJ hearing on Israel’s obligation to allow aid to Palestine: Key takeaways Most states that participated in the rhetorical hearings said Israel has failed to deliver aid to Palestinians.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza The top United Nations court is wrapping a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025 Israel must give Red Cross access to jailed Palestinians, Britain tells ICJ Government lawyer says treatment of hostages by Hamas is no excuse to break Geneva conventions
Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025 Israeli attacks kill dozens as UN demands lifting of ‘cruel’ Gaza blockade Israel’s aid blockade is threatening Palestinians’ existence in Gaza, UN rights chief Volker Turk warned.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025 Israel has no duty to allow UN aid agency into Gaza, says US state department lawyer Joshua Simmons tells international court of justice that Israel’s concerns about Unrwa are ‘credible’
The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025 Israel accelerating illegal West Bank expansion 'eight times faster' – David Lammy Israel set up more than eight times as many illegal outposts in the West Bank in 2024 than its 25-year average, the Foreign Secretary has said ...
Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2025 Israel’s blockade of Gaza passes 60th day; US defends UNRWA ban at ICJ No food, water or medical supplies have been allowed to enter the Gaza Strip since March 2.
International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025 US Official Tells UN Top Court 'Serious Concerns' Over UNRWA Impartiality A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were "serious concerns" about the impartiality of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. ICJ judges are holding a week of hearings to help them formulate an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations towards UN agencies delivering aid to…