Human rights
The statement, released by South Africa's Foreign Ministry, demands protection for the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid bound for the Israel-blockaded Gaza Strip. This joint statement, signed by 16 countries, emphasizes the importance of delivering aid and raising awareness of Gaza&
Palestinian Arabs
Monmouthshire County Council will review its investments to see if any are linked to firms that have violated international law in the Gaza conflict. The move comes as Labour-run Cardiff Council has passed a resolution to disinvest its pension fund from companies complicit in Israel's alleged war crimes
Human rights
The 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva revealed the devastating impact of unilateral sanctions on human rights and food security, with experts warning of the need for more effective humanitarian exceptions and monitoring of the consequences of these measures. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker
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The United Nations high-level event, arranged jointly by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations and the Muslim-American Leadership Alliance (MALA), has highlighted the severe implications of India's unilateral decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. The event, themed "Indus Waters Treaty
Human rights
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned that unilateral coercive measures, inconsistent with international law, pose significant risks to the enjoyment of human rights. Targeted sanctions, on the other hand, can be an important tool for exerting pressure for peace, enhancing the protection of
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In a bid to reform and improve the global governance system, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Governance Initiative during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization+ meeting in Tianjin. The initiative aims to uphold sovereign equality, abide by international law and order, practice multilateralism, advocate for people-centeredness, and emphasize action-orientedness.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's terror attacks on Qatar, emphasizing that Iran firmly supports Qatar's right to self-defense under international law and the UN Charter. Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, made the statement during an
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In a landmark seminar hosted by the India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Mishal Pakistan, experts gathered to discuss the intricacies of civilian protection in multidomain conflicts. The seminar, titled "Civilian Protection in Multidomain Conflicts: Legal and Humanitarian Perspectives on Operation
Arab-Israeli conflicts
International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed South Africa's determination to pursue a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over alleged genocide and apartheid against Palestinians. Lamola argued that the goal is to safeguard the Palestinian people's existence and ensure the fair
Human rights
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply troubled by the recent wave of indiscriminate attacks on civilians emanating from a Russian attack in Eastern Ukraine, specifically in the village of Yarova. These attacks, which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives, including pensioners, are a stark
Human rights
The Israeli army's declaration of the Al-Mawasi area in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, as a "humanitarian zone" has been met with severe criticism from the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. The organization has accused Israel of false propaganda, citing repeated military attacks that violate international law and
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Canada has historically been a champion of human rights, democracy, and justice, playing a significant role in the development of the liberal international order. However, its response to Israel's war on Gaza since October 2023 has raised serious questions about its commitment to these values. Despite Israel'
