Tag: International Law
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Namibia at a Crossroads: Global Policy in a Multipolar World
Introduction: Namibia’s Global Policy Under Scrutiny Namibia stands at a pivotal moment as global governance faces renewed strains. The shift toward multipolarity, driven by a handful of powerful states, is testing the traditional, rules-based order that has guided international cooperation for decades. For Namibia, a country with a history of regional leadership and a commitment…
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What Shamima Begum’s Camp Future Means for Global Security
Introduction: A figure at the heart of a cascading security dilemma Shamima Begum, once described as Britain’s most infamous ISIS bride, has spent years in a precarious legal and humanitarian limbo inside a camp in northeast Syria. As international attention intensifies, her fate—whether she will face trial, repatriation, or a further detour in the maze…
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ICC’s Work Vital for Justice in Darfur
ICC’s Ongoing Work in Darfur The International Criminal Court (ICC) continues its focus on Darfur, Sudan, as part of its broader mandate to pursue accountability for grave crimes. On January 19, ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to outline the office’s ongoing investigations in the region. The briefing,…
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Blockade or Strikes: Why the US Might Choose a Non-Kinetic Route Against Iran
Introduction: A New Path in US-Iran Tactics Recent discussions among Iran analysts have spotlighted a strategic shift: the United States could pivot from potential kinetic strikes to a non-kinetic approach, notably a blockade. In a Sunday interview with 103FM, Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), outlined how such…
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US Could Impose Blockade on Iran Instead of Strikes, Expert Says
Rethinking U.S. Response: From Strikes to Blockade In a growing discussion about how the United States could respond to perceived threats from Iran, some experts argue that a naval blockade, rather than kinetic strikes, could become the primary tool. Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), spoke on 103FM,…
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Syria Northeast Escalation: Civilian Protection Must Be Prioritized, HRW Warns
Context and stakes in Northeast Syria The fighting in Northeast Syria, between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has intensified, drawing international concern over civilian harm. Human Rights Watch (HRW) today called on both sides to respect human rights and take concrete steps to protect civilians caught in the crossfire. With…
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Syria Civilian Protection Lacking in Northeast Escalation
Overview: A Warning from Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a grave warning as fighting intensifies in Northeast Syria between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The report emphasizes that civilians are bearing the brunt of the escalation and calls on all parties to uphold international humanitarian law. With…
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Fact Check: ICC Prosecution Has Evidence in Duterte Drug War Case, Not ‘No Evidence’
Overview: What the claim asserts vs. reality A viral Facebook reel claimed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no evidence related to the alleged crimes during former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. This statement has been rated FALSE by fact-checkers because it misrepresents the ICC’s ongoing investigations and public records. The ICC…
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UNHRC Demands Global Oversight as Iran Crackdown intensifies
UNHRC Expands Scrutiny Over Iran Crackdown The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has decided to deepen its examination of Iran’s crackdown on protests that have gripped the country for weeks, signaling a mounting international demand for accountability. The move comes after a wave of reports detailing thousands of fatalities, including children, and a wide-ranging…
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ICC Prosecutors Do Have Evidence in Duterte Drug War Case, Debunking the False Claim
Overview A widely shared claim on social media asserts that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no evidence of crimes linked to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug crackdown. This claim is misleading and contradicts official statements and ongoing investigations. Experts and ICC updates indicate that prosecutors do possess materials and have engaged in formal…