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UN Blacklists Israel, Russia Over Conflict Violence Why in the News ? The United Nations has, for the first time, included Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, citing verified incidents involving detainees, prisoners of war, and civilians in conflict zones. This ex post facto listing follows documented …
Read MoreUS Sanctions on ICC Judges Trigger Global Criticism Why in the News? The United States government has imposed sanctions through an executive order on several International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, including French Judge Nicolas Guillou, for pursuing war crimes charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. This move, announced on August …
Read MoreIs Israel’s Gaza Offensive a Case of Genocide? WHY IN THE NEWS? In January 2024, South Africa filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. This interim application, filed at the eleventh hour, has brought international scrutiny to a markedly …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Why in the News? The ICC’s request for arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders in the Gaza conflict highlights the court’s efforts to address war crimes …
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