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international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"UN Calls for Accountability and Arms Embargo on Israel Over Possible War Crimes"

The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution demanding accountability for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, as well as calling for a halt to all arms sales to Israel. The resolution, which marks the first time the council has taken a position on the conflict, received 28 in favor, 6 against, and 14 abstentions. The resolution also condemned the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare in Gaza and criticized Israel's refusal to cooperate with investigations.

via Al Jazeera English|
#arms-sales#gaza#international-relations-human-rights
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"UN Calls for Israel's Accountability Over Possible War Crimes"

The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, with 28 countries in favor, 13 abstaining, and six opposing the resolution. Israel dismissed the resolution as "distorted" and accused the Council of favoring Hamas. The United States, one of the opposing countries, criticized Israel for not doing enough to prevent civilian casualties, while also expressing concern about the lack of specific condemnation of Hamas in the resolution.

via Reuters|
#gaza-strip#human-rights-council#international-relations-human-rights
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"UN Expert Alleges Israeli Genocide in Gaza: What's the Evidence?"

The United Nations' Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has stated that there are "reasonable grounds" to believe Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza, citing acts of deliberate destruction and violence. Israel has rejected the report, calling it a distortion and emphasizing that its war is against Hamas, not Palestinian civilians. The report accuses Israel's executive and military leadership of intentionally distorting international laws governing warfare to legitimize genocidal violence against the Palestinian people.

via CNN|
#genocide#human-rights#international-relations-human-rights
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

UN Expert Faces Threats After Accusing Israel of Genocide in Gaza

UN expert Francesca Albanese, who published a report suggesting Israel committed genocide in its war on Gaza, says she has received threats throughout her mandate. Israel has criticized her report, denying the accusation of genocidal violence against the Palestinian people. Albanese called for the "ongoing Nakba" to stop and accused Israel of intentionally subverting protection functions to legitimize genocidal violence. Israel's diplomatic mission in Geneva called the use of the word genocide "outrageous" and stated the war was against Hamas, not Palestinian civilians.

via Al Jazeera English|
#gaza#genocide#human-rights
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"UN Expert Alleges Israeli 'Genocide' in Gaza"

A UN-appointed expert, Francesca Albanese, has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing violations of the UN Genocide Convention. The report alleges that Israel has killed and wounded thousands of Palestinians, destroyed vital infrastructure, and caused immense collective trauma. Israel has rejected the report, calling it an attempt to undermine the Jewish state, while the US has stated it has no evidence of Israeli genocide in Gaza.

via Al Jazeera English|
#gaza#genocide#international-relations-human-rights
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"UN Report Accuses Israel of Genocidal Acts in Gaza"

A draft report by the United Nations Human Rights Council accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing intentional actions that violate the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The report urges U.N. member states to enforce the prohibition of genocide and recommends measures including an arms embargo on Israel, referral of the situation to the International Criminal Court, and full reparations for the Palestinian people. Israel rejected the report, while humanitarian officials report devastating effects of the Gaza onslaught, including thousands of Palestinian deaths, widespread displacement, and dire humanitarian conditions.

via Common Dreams|
#gaza#genocide#human-rights
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"UN Chief Warns of Increasing Global Insecurity and Urges Protection of Human Rights"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that the world is becoming "less safe by the day" due to a multiplication of conflicts causing unprecedented suffering, with combatants in places such as Congo, Gaza, Myanmar, Ukraine, and Sudan turning a blind eye to international law. He pleads for greater respect for human rights and peace worldwide, emphasizing the constant importance of human rights amidst changing global dynamics. The UN's top human rights body, the Human Rights Council, opens its latest session amidst crises of human rights, with discussions on rights violations in conflict, repression by governments, and issues like religious hatred, racial discrimination, and the rights of children, people with disabilities, and those with albinism.

via POLITICO|
#antonio-guterres#global-conflicts#human-rights-council
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"UN Experts Call for Immediate Arms Embargo on Israel Amid Gaza Conflict"

More than two dozen U.N. rights experts are calling for an arms embargo on Israel, citing the risk of genocide in Gaza and ongoing harm to civilians. The U.S. is facing scrutiny over its military aid to Israel, with four Senate Democrats urging the Biden administration to ensure aid does not worsen the situation. The U.N. Human Rights Office has issued a report calling for accountability for violations committed by all sides in Israel, Gaza, and the occupied West Bank, including unlawful killings and possible war crimes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed indefinite military control over Gaza, while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are inconsistent with international law.

via The Washington Post|
#arms-embargo#gaza#humanitarian-crisis
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"Dutch Court Halts Export of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel"

A Dutch appeals court has ordered the government to halt the delivery of F-35 fighter aircraft parts to Israel, siding with human rights groups who argue that the parts are being used to violate international law in Gaza. The court stated that there is a clear risk the exported F-35 parts could be used in serious violations of international humanitarian law. The Dutch government has seven days to comply with the order, but it could launch an appeal at the Supreme Court. This decision comes after a lower court ruled that the export of F-35 parts to Israel was primarily a political decision and that judges should not intervene, despite acknowledging the likelihood of F-35s contributing to violations of the laws of war.

via BBC.com|
#dutch-court#f-35-parts#gaza
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"Netherlands Ordered to Halt Fighter Jet Parts Delivery to Israel by Court"

A Dutch court has ordered the government to halt the delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, citing a clear risk of the parts being used in serious violations of international humanitarian law. Human rights organizations had appealed against the government's decision to supply the parts, accusing it of complicity in alleged war crimes committed by Israel during its war in Gaza. The court's decision comes after a lower court had dismissed the case, stating that the government has freedom in deciding on arms exports. Israel has denied allegations of war crimes, but the International Court of Justice has called on it to guard against activities in Gaza that could constitute genocide.

via Al Jazeera English|
#f-35-fighter-jets#gaza-strip#international-humanitarian-law
international-relations-human-rights1 year ago

"Russian Expats Targeted: Allies of Putin Crack Down on Anti-War Voices Abroad"

The Russian rock band Bi-2, known for criticizing Putin's invasion of Ukraine, was detained in Thailand for working without a permit, sparking concerns of Kremlin's influence beyond its borders. The band's lead singer, labeled a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities, has fled to Israel, while the rest remain in a cramped migration prison. Calls from former U.S. ambassador to Russia and activist Bill Browder urge the U.S. State Department to pressure Thailand not to deport the band members to Russia, where they could face persecution. Human Rights Watch warns that those without dual citizenship could be at risk if deported to Russia.

via Newsweek|
#anti-war#human-rights#international-relations-human-rights