Internasyonal na Batas
South Africa accused of hypocrisy in arms exports to juntas
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre has accused South Africa's government of violating its own laws by approving arms sales to military juntas in several African countries and to nations implicated in human rights abuses. A new report highlights exports to Mali, Guinea, Gabon, Burkina Faso, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates despite legal prohibitions. This contradicts South Africa's commitments to peace and human rights.
Duterte umapela sa desisyon ng ICC tungkol sa hurisdiksyon
Ang koponan ng depensa ng dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ay opisyal na umapela sa desisyon ng pre-trial chamber na tinanggihan ang hamon niya sa hurisdiksyon ng International Criminal Court. Inihain ang notice of appeal noong Oktubre 28 upang baligtarin ang desisyon noong Oktubre 23. Hinihiling ng mga abogado na walang legal na batayan ang pagpapatuloy ng kaso at palayain si Duterte kaagad.
Un rapporteur calls for global solidarity against Palestinian war crimes
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, addressed a large interfaith audience in Cape Town, urging action against the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. She emphasized the need for united struggles and enforcement of international law to prevent genocide. The event highlighted South Africa's role in global solidarity efforts.
U.S. state department blasts ICJ over Gaza aid ruling
The U.S. State Department sharply criticized the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion requiring Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza through UN agencies, including UNRWA. Washington described the non-binding ruling as corrupt and politically biased against Israel. The decision dismissed Israel's concerns about UNRWA's alleged ties to Hamas.
Mamdani pledges to uphold ICC warrant against Netanyahu in NYC
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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani stated that the city should honor an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits. During a Fox News interview, Mamdani emphasized upholding international law while refusing to credit President Trump for a recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire or specify if Hamas should disarm.