Arab-Israeli conflicts
Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, has expressed grave concern over the Trump administration's proposed plan to end the conflict in Gaza. The plan is seen as a failure to address the root causes of the conflict, prioritize international law, and protect human rights. Callamard emphasizes the
Human rights
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on prominent Palestinian human rights organizations, including Al-Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, in a move that has been widely condemned as a grave assault
United Nations
Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, urging a permanent ceasefire and "strict adherence" to international humanitarian law in Gaza. He emphasized the need for a credible political process to achieve a two-state solution, where Israel and Palestine can coexist in peace, security,
United Nations
The highly anticipated global High Seas Treaty has finally crossed the threshold, becoming international law with the ratification by Morocco, the 60th nation to sign on. This historic moment marks the culmination of two decades of negotiations, paving the way for the establishment of massive conservation zones in international waters.
United Nations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the United Nations (UN) to actively enforce international law and human rights standards, emphasizing the need for enhanced multilateralism in the face of global challenges. As the UN commemorates its 80th anniversary, the President highlighted the organization's struggle to meet its mandate
Palestinian Arabs
Members of Monmouthshire County Council have agreed to review investments linked to Israel's war in Gaza, following a United Nations commission of inquiry that said Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians. The council will ask the Greater Gwent Pension Fund, which it is a member of and responsible
Palestinian Arabs
Israel's recent tactic of arresting hundreds of Palestinian men in the West Bank and imposing collective punishment on villages and their residents has sparked international outrage. This approach has been criticized as a form of collective punishment, which is prohibited under the Fourth Geneva Convention and international humanitarian
Human rights
A recent report by the UN's independent international commission of inquiry has determined that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing deliberate targeting of civilians, destruction of infrastructure, and "genocidal intent" by Israeli leaders. This is the first time an international body has named a genocide
Human rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council has expressed strong condemnation of the Israeli attack on Qatar, labeling it a shocking breach of international law and a blow to regional peace and stability. The emergency debate held in Geneva by the council's 60th session brought together representatives from around
Human rights
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has squarely accused the international community of failing to halt Israel's aggression against the Palestinian people, despite international law and the provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice. In a statement, the Ministry condemned the international community's response
Genocide
A devastating report by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has concluded that Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. The commission, established in 2021 by the UN Human Rights Council, has found "reasonable grounds" to believe that
Palestinian Arabs
A devastating report by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has concluded that Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. The commission, established in 2021 by the UN Human Rights Council, has found "reasonable grounds" to believe that
