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South Africa vs. Israel at the International Court of Justice: A Battle Over Issue-Framing and the Request to Suspend the War
A detailed account of the oral arguments and how they may shape the ICJ's decision.

How the International Court of Justice Should Stop the War in Gaza
"The Court may benefit from alternatives to consider."

Риторика Росії проти України, спрямована на винищення: підбірка
Ця збірка зосереджена на ключових словах, фразах та/або темах, які виражають намір російського уряду…

南アフリカ対イスラエル事件の期待とリスク
Editor’s note: For the original article in English, see here. アラー・ハシェム=オーナ・A・ハサウェイ 訳:根岸陽太(西南学院大学) ガザでの戦争は今や国際司法裁判所(ICJ)にまで到達している。2023年の終わりの数日のうちに、南アフリカは国際司法裁判所にイスラエルに対する訴訟手続の開始を請求した。南アフリカの主張は、ガザにおけるイスラエルの行為が、ガザのパレスチナ人に対するジェノサイド行為によって、および、ジェノサイドの直接かつ公然の扇動に対するイスラエルの高官らの責任を問わないなど、ジェノサイドを防止しなかったことによって、ジェノサイド罪の防止および処罰に関する条約のもとでの義務に違反しているというものである。また、請求は、イスラエルがガザでの軍事行動を直ちに停止することを含む、一連の「仮保全(または暫定)措置(provisional…

A Symposium on the International Criminal Court and the Israel-Hamas War
With news that the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants in relation to the situation in Palestine, read the latest in our symposium to provide legal and policy…

The Promise and Risk of South Africa’s Case Against Israel
How the International Court of Justice will consider South Africa's application under the Genocide Convention against Israel, the expected timing, and the potential results and…

A Leader is Brought to Justice 41 Years Later in Suriname
A court decision confirmed the conviction of ex-President and previous junta leader Desi Bouterse for the 1982 murders of 15 political prisoners.

Selective Use of Facts and the Gaza Genocide Debate
The South African application to the International Court of Justice "provides lessons for how some strategies may be well intended, but the measures chosen can undermine efforts…

Syrian Regime Crimes on Trial in The Netherlands
Charges against a Syrian man accused of committing atrocity crimes could set important legal precedents for future cases in the Netherlands.

Strengthening Reproductive Autonomy in the Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
In the draft crimes against humanity treaty, States have a historic opportunity to strengthen protections for reproductive autonomy within the framework of international law.

Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Unappreciated Necessity of Contempt Proceedings in International Criminal Accountability
The contempt cases may assist the Special Prosecutor's Office and the judges of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in carrying out their mandates and building the judicial record.

Ethiopia’s Atrocity Victims Broaden UN Appeal After Human Rights Council’s Failure
It is crucial that UN member States take responsibility to address the situation in Ethiopia as the risk of genocide grows.