(2024-01-21). South Africa's Case At World Court Also Exposes The US And The West. popularresistance.org Cutting off water and electricity, bombing hospitals, and withholding food and medical aid all clearly fall within this definition. Not only has Israel publicly committed these acts, but its officials openly and publicly brag about having done so, and make South Africa's case easy to prove. | But if there is another point which is made obvious by this definition and that is that the United States has and is committing genocide domestically and internationally. Of course Black people played the biggest role in making this case beginning in 1951 when the Civil Rights Congress published the pamphlet, "We Charge Geno…
(2024-01-21). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-21). Complaint Filed Alleging UK Ministers' Complicity in Israeli War Crimes. expose-news.com The exhaustive 84-page brief submitted by South Africa to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) charging Israel with genocide is hard to refute. Israel's campaign of indiscriminate killing, wholesale destruction of infrastructure, …
(2024-01-21). The Land Back Party. orinocotribune.com By Justin Podur — Jan 15, 2024 | Canada's political leaders are morally compromised. Months of genocidal bombing, 30,000 killed (15,000 children), 50,000 injured, the destruction of nearly every home, agricultural field, hospital, and school, the murder of journalists and medical personnel, field executions including children are before the International Court of Justice, where South Africa is seeking urgent preventive measures. | How has Canada responded? Most political activity on the matter still consists of each party trying to score points against the others by showing more unconditional support for Isr…
(2024-01-21). An Expert Legal View: Israel Lied Through Their Teeth—Why South Africa's Case is Justified. pressenza.com On Jan. 19, Prof. Francis Boyle gave the following lecture to a meeting of the International Peace Coalition regarding his history of having fought and won a case of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, otherwise known as the World Court. Boyle is an American human rights lawyer and professor of international law at Illinois University's College of Law. He served as counsel for Bosnia and Herzegovina during their case at the ICJ in 1993. | By Prof. Francis Boyle | EIR is publishing Prof. Boyle's remarks so that his expert legal opinion regarding the current case by South Africa again…
(2024-01-21). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-21). Are Nuclear-Armed Nations Entering a New Arms Race in 2024? Experts Weigh In. truthout.org Like waking up with a bad hangover, 2024 began with geopolitical headaches and pains from the previous year's conflicts, chaos and instability. Multiple wars in Africa, Europe and the Middle East; human-caused climate and environmental crises; and concerns about democratic backsliding, economic stress and social unrest marked the beginning of the new year. In 2024, a record number of national and… |
(2024-01-21). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au
(2024-01-21). Fallece la senadora colombiana Piedad Córdoba a los 68 años. telesurtv.net Numerosas expresiones de condolencias se manifestaron en las redes sociales a medida que se conoció el fallecimiento de la reconocida luchadora social colombiana.
(2024-01-21). Felix Tshisekedi sworn in as DR Congo president for new term. independent.co.ug KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Felix Tshisekedi, president-elect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was sworn in Saturday for his second five-year term in office at a ceremony attended by regional leaders and other foreign dignitaries. The DRC Constitutional Court in early January officially confirmed the reelection of President Felix Tshisekedi following the …
(2024-01-21). UN-contracted cargo plane crashes in Somalia. ecns.cn A United Nations-contracted cargo plane carrying humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme crashed while landing on an airstrip in El-Barde in Somalia's South West State, the UN reported on Thursday.
(2024-01-21). Why is Namibia furious at Germany's ICJ intervention supporting Israel? youtube.com Namibia has condemned Germany's backing of Israel against genocide charges at the International Court of Justice.
(2024-01-21). Traders accuse URA officers of shielding smugglers. independent.co.ug Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The business community is expressing dissatisfaction with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and other border security officers, alleging their involvement in shielding smugglers along the Uganda-Rwanda border, particularly at Katuna in Kabale district. Claiming continuous smuggling due to connivance with URA and security officers, the business community accuses them of accepting …
(2024-01-21). Sudanese Communist Party newspaper's editor abducted by paramilitary RSF. peoplesdispatch.org The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been at war with Sudan's army since April 15, 2023, broke into the family home of Haitham Dafallah, the chief editor of Al-Maydan newspaper, and abducted him along with his brother, on January 19.
(2024-01-21). ONU denuncian asesinatos étnicos en la ciudad El Geneina, Sudán. telesurtv.net Entre 10.000 y 15.000 personas murieron el año pasado en una ciudad de la región sudanesa de Darfur Occidental en actos de violencia étnica.
(2024-01-21). Nuclear weapons test ban treaty boss in Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban-Treaty (CTBT) Organization, Dr. Robert Floyd made his first visit to Uganda as he rallied countries against testing nuclear weapons. Dr. Robert Floyd attended the opening of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). His attendance at the Summit in Uganda has …
(2024-01-21). Airtel, Tecno unveil SPARK 20 Pro. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, in collaboration with the TECNO Mobile Uganda, and StarTimes, launched the SPARK 20 Pro+, an exciting addition to its popular SPARK 20 Series. This was during a recent launch held in Kampala officiated by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi. This partnership aims to extend …
(2024-01-21). Makerere Staff ask management to withdraw case against appeals tribunal. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has requested the University's Management to withdraw the case it filed against its Staff Appeals Tribunal in the High Court. Recently, Makerere University sued its Tribunal for ordering the reinstatement of Dr. Malowa Davis Ndanyi as the Director of Human Resources. The University is seeking a declaration that …
(2024-01-21). Guterres reiterates need for reforms at UN, independence of Palestine. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has reiterated the urgency for administrative reforms at the global body and the independence of Palestine. Speaking at the closing of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Guterres noted that the persistent violations of the rights of the poorer countries by the developed West …
(2024-01-21). Body of missing catechist found floating on River Rwabakazi. independent.co.ug Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Living Aryatwijuka, a catechist attached to Rubira Church of Uganda in Kikungiri Archdeaconry and a resident of Katookye village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county in Kabale District, who went missing early this week, has been found dead and floating in a river. Aryanyikuka went missing on January 15, 2024. His wife, …
(2024-01-21). Sabotage movie trailer unveiled. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti Plus Media Hub and Nabwiso Films has unveiled the 'SABOTAGE' movie trailer with the premier set to be released on 15th February 2024. The film stars Stella Natumbwe, Sharifa Ali, Denid Kinan, Nampanga Pelly and others in a gripping drama about …
(2024-01-21). Kazo announces quarantine over anthrax outbreak. independent.co.ug Kazo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Kazo District have confirmed an outbreak of Anthrax in Mirama village, Kazo sub-county. This has raised concerns, particularly among those reliant on selling animals and animal products for their livelihoods. John Baptist Asiimwe, the district production officer, revealed that out of the seven samples sent to Entebbe for …
(2024-01-21). URA tips Kampala traders over digital taxes. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority tax education team on Tuesday took to the streets of downtown Kampala (Kikuubo) to educate the masses about taxation, most notably, the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) system that is aimed at solving business transaction challenges. This came in the wake of a campaign …
(2024-01-21). BOU Liquidates EFC Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BoU) on Friday, took a decisive step by utilizing its authority as outlined in Sections 72 (1) and 12 (1) (d) & (g) of the Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDI) Act, 2003, as amended, to officially initiate the liquidation process for Entrepreneurs Financial Centers (EFC) Uganda Limited. …
(2024-01-21). UNEB to release 2023 PLE results on Thursday. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) next week, a senior examinations body has confirmed after the body secured an appointment to brief the First Lady, Janet Museveni, also the Minister of Education and Sports. A senior official indicated that PLE results for the …
(2024-01-21). UMSC appoints new Officials. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Management Committee, in its weekly meeting under the stewardship of His Eminence Sheikh Mohammad Ali Waiswa, the Deputy Mufti of Uganda, appointed Haj Ali Juma Ngobi as Secretary for Finance & Planning an economist and Kagiiko Imam Shaffi, a holder of a Master's …
(2024-01-21). MPs demand justification to increase Uganda Airlines budget. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee tasked the government to justify the continuous capitalization of Uganda National Airlines, following the proposal to increase the airline's budget in the 2024/2025 financial year. The budget increase is entailed in the report of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure on the National Budget …
(2024-01-21). Buhweju tea farmers demand UGX 3B from Igara tea factory. independent.co.ug Buhweju, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tea farmers in Buhweju district are seeking compensation of over three billion Shillings from the Igara Growers Tea Factory. They claim to have provided the factory with green- tea leaves over four months but have not received payment. Nicholas Abenaitwe, a tea farmer, expresses the economic crisis faced by the …
(2024-01-21). Departing UNDP Chief urges Ugandans to Live Up to National Motto. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans were urged to embrace the spirit of their national motto, "For God and My Country," by Elsie Attafuah, the outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, during a farewell dinner in Kampala. "As I leave, I want Ugandans to take with them the idea that when they say …
(2024-01-21). MultiChoice's Step Up Campaign. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda executives say their Step-Up campaign, which was announced on Jan.16 is set to elevate their DStv and GOtv subscribers' viewing experience. This initiative aims to reward and elevate the entertainment experience of MultiChoice subscribers by automatically upgrading them to a second higher package at no extra cost when …
(2024-01-21). Arranca tercera cumbre del G77 + China en Uganda. telesurtv.net Es probable que la situación en la Franja de Gaza acapare buena parte de la nueva cumbre de jefes de estado del G77 y China.
(2024-01-21). Iran says eyes on independent states as Uganda hosts NAM summit. presstv.ir Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) projects the voices of the world's independent nations as he arrives in Uganda to attend the Kampala summit.