Kenya high court rules against plan to deploy hundreds of police to Haiti Judge says UN-backed proposals to tackle gangs in Caribbean country contravene Kenya’s constitution The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
EU and UN Express Regret Over Alabama's First Nitrogen Execution The European Union and the U.N. Human Rights Office express regret over the first use of nitrogen gas in an execution in Alabama, stating that the death pe... Top News · Jan 26, 2024
Top UN Court Starts Ruling On Landmark Israel Gaza Case The head of the top United Nations court on Friday began reading the initial decision in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a landmark case that has sparked global interest. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024
'It felt like my head burst': Survivors recount attack on U.N. facility Some of the people injured from this week's attack on a United Nations training facility in Khan Younis are receiving treatment in Rafah. WEKU · Jan 26, 2024
First Thing: Alabama executes Kenneth Smith using untested nitrogen gas method Israel braces for interim ICJ ruling on South Africa’s Gaza genocide allegation. Plus, Biden pauses carbon ‘mega bomb’ natural gas exports. The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
‘Illegal and invalid’: Kenya court halts deployment of police to Haiti The court ruling comes despite the UN Security Council giving the go-ahead for the Kenya-led mission in Haiti. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024
Alarm Over Gaza War Ahead Of Initial Ruling In Genocide Case Alarm grew for Palestinian civilians trapped in the devastating Gaza war as the UN's top court was set to hand down an initial ruling Friday in a case accusing Israel of genocide. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024
International Court of Justice set to rule on call for Israel to stop war in Gaza The United Nations' highest court will issue a decision on Friday on South Africa's request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel. Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2024
Geldof and Colman urge Home Office to reconsider climate activist’s deportation Exclusive: Actors and musicians condemn ‘harsh deportation’ of Dartford Crossing protester Marcus Decker The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Medical services at Gaza’s largest functioning health facility collapse amid intense fighting in Khan Younis, warns MSF – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2024
Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza's South, Hague Decision Looms The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024
Chagos islanders stunned as David Cameron rules out return Statement from British foreign secretary comes just months after his predecessor confirmed resettlement was part of talks with Mauritius The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Alabama inmate executed with nitrogen gas was ‘shaking violently’, witnesses say White House calls death of Kenneth Smith, 58, executed via untested method lawyers say was cruel and unusual, ‘very troubling’ The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2024
Mali’s military rulers scrap peace deal with separatist rebels Military leaders say Algiers Accord cancelled with ‘immediate effect’ due to signatories not upholding commitments. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702 As the war enters its 702nd day, these are the main developments.
International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024 Top UN Court To Rule On Landmark Israel Gaza Genocide Case The top UN court hands down an initial decision Friday in a case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a landmark ruling closely watched in the Middle East and around the world.
International Business Times UK · Jan 25, 2024 Talks of Two-State Solution Gathers Momentum As Immediate Ceasefire Becomes Urgent in Gaza The UK and its partners are mounting pressure on Israel for a two-state solution during the UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron's visit to Israel as the UK partnered with Qatar to send humanitarian aid to Gaza.
International Business Times UK · Jan 25, 2024 Palestinians Are Trapped In Hospitals As Israel Continues Its Assault On Khan Younis An estimated 425,000 internally displaced Palestinians remain trapped as Israel says that it "encircled" the southern city of Khan Younis.
Top News · Jan 25, 2024 US imposes sanctions on Houthi officials amid escalating Middle East tensions Learn about the latest developments in the Middle East, including Iranian proxies attacking US troops and the new sanctions against Houthi officials.
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024 Top French court rejects large parts of controversial immigration bill The court rejected measures that toughen access to social benefits, family reunification, and immigration quotas.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024 Israel braces for interim ICJ ruling on allegation of genocide in Gaza Behind bullish statements officials have been examining potential scenarios for impending decision in case brought by South Africa
Texas Observer · Jan 25, 2024 Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Texas May Violate Human Rights Treaties Four nonprofits are urging the United Nations to pressure the federal government to protect LGBTQ+ residents of Texas.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024 Pakistan accuses Indian agents of two assassinations on its soil Foreign minister draws comparison to similar claim in Canada and says India must be held to account
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024 What’s nitrogen hypoxia? Alabama carries out Kenneth Smith’s US execution Smith became first inmate in history to be executed with nitrogen gas.
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024 What will the ICJ announce on Israel’s Gaza war? The possible scenarios The World Court’s interim measures could being relief for Israel, vindication for Palestinians or offer a bit of both.