Ceasefire in Gaza Under Strain Amid Questions Over International Law
Nihma Abdallah Staff Writer It has been nearly 5 months since the supposed ceasefire has taken effect, however death
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Human Rights Law
Executions and Arrests Under Taliban Rule
On February 26, the Taliban held what is reported to be the fifth public execution since the near finalization of withdrawing U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan and their success in regaining power over the territory in 2021.
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ICJ Rules on South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The ICJ ruled that Israel should prevent acts of genocide and the ICJ ruled there was plausible reason to believe there was a genocide being committed. South Africa invoked Article 9 of the Genocide Convention, which, provides guidelines for resolving disagreements between parties about how the convention should be interpreted, applied, or fulfilled.
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Israel Resumes Bombardment of Gaza as Truce Collapses
“Civilians throughout Gaza face grave danger,” Guterres wrote in the letter. “Since the start of Israel’s military operation, more than 15,000 people have reportedly been killed, over 40 per cent of whom were children.”
Read MoreAl-Shifa Under Attack: Israeli Aggression targets Gaza Hospital System
As Israeli forces advance their attacks on the hospital and surrounding areas, the international community has raised concerns for the sick, injured, and displaced. According to Al Jazeera, Israel’s total siege of the area has depraved over 650 patients, 500 medical staff, and approximately 5,000 to 7,000 displaced individuals sheltering in Al-Shifa of electricity and fuel.
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Maduro’s Political Survival Comes Closer to an End
After the Venezuelan leader Mr. Maduro refused to accept new presidential elections, the list of countries that have recognized the opposition leader Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president grew.
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