Tag: international law
“Full-Blown Famine” ravages northern Gaza, U.N. official declares amid prolonged conflict
Nearly seven months into the Gaza conflict, the World Food Program warns of a spreading famine in the north, intensifying humanitarian crises despite increased aid efforts.
U.S. State Department memo exposes Israeli misuse of American military aid...
Leaked memo reveals doubts over Israeli compliance with international law in use of U.S. military aid in Gaza, sparking calls for policy reevaluation.
Berlin lawyers launch legal battle to halt German arms sales to...
Citing potential violations of international law, this legal challenge seeks to uphold Germany's constitutional commitment to protecting human life and questions the ethical implications of supplying weaponry in a conflict-ridden region.
I could not stay silent: Annelle Sheline resigns from State Dept....
A State Department human rights officer resigns in protest of U.S. backing for Israel's actions in Gaza, urging a reevaluation of policies that clash with American values.
ICJ scrutinizes Israeli occupation: A legal and humanitarian examination
With over 50 nations participating, the International Court of Justice delves into Israel's 57-year occupation of Palestine amid allegations of severe human rights abuses.
ICJ rules on allegations of genocide by Israel in historic decision
The International Court of Justice deems it "plausible" that Israel may be committing acts of genocide in Gaza, setting a precedent for international law and humanitarian intervention.
Over 119 Palestinian journalists killed since Gaza siege began
"The continuous targeting of journalists in Gaza is not just a tragedy for Palestine but a crisis for global press freedom."
Ilhan Omar and global leaders unite for Gaza Ceasefire: A movement...
An international movement: How 384 global leaders, including Ilhan Omar, are championing for a Gaza ceasefire amidst rising human rights concerns.
Apartheid is now genocide
Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza has raised serious allegations of genocide, sparking global outrage and legal actions. Explore the deepening crisis and the international response to these critical developments.
Escalating conflicts: US, UK military actions in Yemen spark wider war...
Amidst Israel's Gaza operations, the US and UK's air strikes on Yemen heighten regional tensions, challenging international maritime security and legal norms.
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Minnesota sues Trump administration after federal agents withhold evidence in fatal immigration raid shootings
State officials say federal authorities blocked access to key evidence following deaths tied to Operation Metro Surge.
How Democrats helped clear Trump’s path back to power
The Democratic Party has chosen again and again to abandon working people and cling to corporate power, militarism, and a feckless, out-of-touch leadership class, Norman Solomon of RootsAction says. And we’re all paying the price.
What I saw in Cuba was resilience
It was a country enduring a 66-year siege, and a people who, against all odds, continue to build, create, and care for one another.
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From pollution to performance wear: Fair-trade clothes made from 100% ocean plastic
“My motto is: there’s already so much plastic out there, why are we making more? There’s so much we can be pulling from. It’s already a resource; we just have to get it.”