Ireland did not outline the argument it planned to advance at the court, but the country’s lawmakers have made repeated calls to prioritize the protection of civilians in Gaza.
Tag: South Africa
Amid Gaza Aid Crisis, South Africa Asks U.N. Court for More Measures Against Israel
Israel called on the International Court of Justice in The Hague to reject South Africa’s request, which came in a case filed in December charging Israel with genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
International Condemnations of Killings Near Gaza Aid Convoy Multiply
The British foreign secretary and the governments of India, South Africa and Brazil were among those denouncing the melee surrounding an aid convoy in northern Gaza that left scores of Palestinians dead.
1974: 5 More Miners Hurt in South Africa Riots
It was the latest outbreak of intertribal unrest at a gold mine in Free State. The situation was under control at midnight, officials said.
At ICJ Hearing, South Africa Says Palestinians Endure ‘More Extreme Form of Apartheid’
The hearings, which focus on Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, make up one of the two matters regarding Israel currently before the International Court of Justice.
Shaken by Grisly Killings of Women, Activists in Africa Demand Change
The continent has the highest rate of gender-related killings of women in the world, according to the United Nations. Activists accuse officials of ignoring the issue and blaming the victims.
‘We’re Going to Stand Up’: Queer Literature is Booming in Africa
Even in countries where homophobia is pervasive and same-sex relationships are illegal, authors are pushing boundaries, finding an audience and winning awards.
South Africa Asks ICJ to Act Against Israel’s Plans for Rafah
The International Court of Justice in The Hague, which last month ordered Israel to ensure its actions in Gaza would not lead to genocide, is required to regard the new request as a matter of priority.
Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs
From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.
Former President Zuma Threatens ANC Hold on South Africa
Six years after he was forced from office, former President Jacob Zuma, who still has a loyal following, is campaigning for opponents of the party he once led, the African National Congress.