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World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive
Israel has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating 1948 Genocide Convention, saying it makes a mockery of the crime of genocide.
Thu May 23 2024
![EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ? EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
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International Federation of Journalists to take legal action if Israel defies ICJ orders
ICJ ordered Israel to take measures within its power to prevent commission of all acts of genocide prohibited by Genocide Convention.
Tue Jan 30 2024
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World Court to rule on jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine genocide case
ICJ will rule on Friday whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's legal approach to Gaza (and other conflicts) - Is ICC the only way forward? [COLUMNIST] Malaysia's legal approach to Gaza (and other conflicts) - Is ICC the only way forward?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706133661_ICJ.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's legal approach to Gaza (and other conflicts) - Is ICC the only way forward?
ICJ cases are different from the International Criminal Court (ICC), though they can run in parallel.
Thu Jan 25 2024
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Thousands of Ukrainian children taken to Belarus -Yale research
Taking children under the age of 18 across border without consent of parent or guardian is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
Fri Nov 17 2023
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The International Court of Justice has ordered Russia to stop the war. What does this ruling mean?
Ukraine used a creative strategy to get the ICJ to hear the case, based on the Genocide Convention of 1948.
Thu Mar 17 2022