Today marks 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.
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Showing posts with label International humanitarian law. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Marnie Lloydd: The Geneva Conventions at 75....
Labels: Geneva Conventions, International Committee of the Red Cross, International humanitarian law, laws of war, Marnie Lloydd, United Nations CharterToday marks 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Alexander Gillespie: The UN’s top court didn’t call for a ceasefire in Gaza......
Labels: Alexander Gillespie, Gaza, Genocide, International Court of Justice (ICJ), International humanitarian law, Israel-Gaza war, Russia-Ukraine, UN Genocide Convention, UNRWA
The provisional measures issued by International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s case against Israel under the Genocide Convention was, on balance, a victory for Israel.
While South Africa’s application was not thrown out, and the ICJ accepted it could rule on what is happening in Gaza, there was no provisional order for an immediate ceasefire.
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