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2024-01-10: News Headlines

irishtimes.com (2024-01-10). Explainer: the International Court of Justice and South Africa's claim against IsraelThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) – not to be confused with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which tries individuals for war crimes – is the UN's top court. | | While the court is deciding the case, South Africa wants it to implement a provisional measure that would oblige Israel "not to engage in genocide, and to prevent and to punish genocide". Temporary measures such as this are meant to prevent a situation from worsening while the case is decided. | | Genocide defined as acts 'committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group'

Tanupriya Singh, People's Dispatch. (2024-01-10). Support Grows For South Africa's Case Against Israel. popularresistance.org Bolivia has joined the ranks of countries who support South Africa's historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The Hague is set to initiate public hearings on the matter on January 11. | In a statement on January 7, the Bolivian government recognized "that South Africa took a historic step in the defense of the Palestinian people, a leadership and effort that should be accompanied by the international community that clamors for the respect for life". | Bolivia was among the countries, including South Africa and Bangladesh, who had submitted an appea…

WSWS (2024-01-10). International Court of Justice complaint demonstrates that Israel is carrying out genocide. wsws.org The proceedings against Israel were initiated by South Africa in a formal complaint filed on December 29, which alleges that the ongoing onslaught by Israeli armed forces against the civilian population in Gaza is "genocidal in character."

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-10). Israel scrambles as support for South Africa's case at the Hague increases. peoplesdispatch.org On January 11, the International Court of Justice will hear South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Pretoria has received support from a growing list of countries as Israel's ongoing bombardment has killed over 23,000 Palestinians.

UMMID (2024-01-10). 90K and counting, massive support for SA ICJ petition against Israeli Genocide. ummid.com A huge support is building up in support of the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague urging the UN court to hold Israel accountable for its genocide against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

MEE staff (2024-01-10). War on Gaza: Researchers call on Holocaust remembrance centre to condemn genocidal language in Israel. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Researchers call on Holocaust remembrance centre to condemn genocidal language in Israel | Warning comes as the International Court of Justice is set to hold its first hearing of South Africa's genocide case against Israel | Wed, 01/10/2024 – 20: 03 | Israeli soldiers visit the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem, on 26 January 2023 (AFP) | A group of rese…

kwjorinoco (2024-01-10). Venezuela Backs South Africa's Case Against 'Israel' (+Bolivia). orinocotribune.com South Africa has denounced 'Israel' before the International Court of Justice for committing genocide in Gaza | The government of Venezuela spoke up this Tuesday to confirm its support for South African authorities who, in a case filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), have accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, Palestine. | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil cited the Israeli entity's repeated violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. |

Prof. Stuart Rees (2024-01-10). Australia Must Support South Africa's International Court of Justice Case Against Israel. asia-pacificresearch.com

MEE staff (2024-01-10). What you need to know about South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. middleeasteye.net What you need to know about South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ | The International Court of Justice begins hearing arguments on Thursday in a case that could damage Israel's reputation amongst allies
| Wed, 01/10/2024 – 00: 19 | Palestinians in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip mourn relatives killed during Israeli bombardment, on 10 January (AFP) | The International Court of Just…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-10). Hundreds of Israelis Support South Africa's ICJ Case Accusing Israel of Genocide in Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Hundreds of Israelis are backing the case at the International Court of Justice brought by South Africa accusing Israel of Genocide in Gaza. [Getty] In a slap to the government of PM Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis have signalled that they're backing the case at the International Court of Justice brought by South Africa accusing Israel of Genocide in Gaza….

UMMID (2024-01-10). UN Court in Hague confirms hearing on Israeli genocide in Gaza. ummid.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has accepted the South Africa application instituting proceedings against Israel over the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza committed by its forces.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-10). The ICJ is Facing a Stark Choice. libya360.wordpress.com Franny Rabkin Palestinians wounded in Israeli strikes lie on beds as displaced people shelter at Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza. South Africa has accused Israel of genocide. Image: REUTERS/Mohammed Al-Masri "The ICJ faces a stark choice: find in favour of South Africa and indicate provisional measures or damn international law into oblivion." "The circumstance could…

UMMID (2024-01-10). Thank You South Africa for filing case against Israeli Genocide at ICJ. ummid.com The peace loving people of the world thank South Africa for its courage! They hope that this significant step is a good initiative to hold Israel accountable for its action and to achieve an immediate ceasefire against the civilians of Palestine.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2024-01-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 96: Israel to face genocide charges at ICJ, battles rage on in northern Gaza. mondoweiss.net Hamas rejects Blinken's visit to Ramallah, saying there are "no differences between Israel and the Americans," as U.S. and UK naval forces shoot down 21 Yemeni drones over the Red Sea. Meanwhile, Corbyn is set to join South Africa's ICJ delegation.

Craig Mokhiber (2024-01-10). A Crack in a 75-year-old Wall of Impunity: South Africa Challenges Israeli Genocide in Court. globalresearch.ca

Pepe Escobar (2024-01-10). BRICS member South Africa takes Zionism to court. thealtworld.com Pretoria's genocide case against Israel is crucial, not just to stop Tel Aviv's carnage in Gaza, but to plant the first flag of mutipolarism in the globe's courtrooms: this is the first case of many that will seek to halt western impunity and restore international law as envisioned in the UN Charter. | Nothing less than the full concept of international law will be on trial this week in The Hague. The whole world is watching. | It took an African nation, not an Arab or Muslim nation, but significantly a BRICS member, to try to break the iron chains deployed by Zionism via fear, financial might, and non-stop threa…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-10). BRICS Member South Africa Takes Zionism to Court. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Pretoria's genocide case against Israel is crucial, not just to stop Tel Aviv's carnage in Gaza, but to plant the first flag of mutipolarism in the globe's courtrooms: this is the first case of many that will seek to halt western impunity and restore international law as envisioned in the UN Charter. Nothing…

Nader Durgham (2024-01-10). Where does the world stand on South Africa's genocide case against Israel? middleeasteye.net

Federico Fuentes, Patrick Bond (2024-01-10). 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 (…) | – | / |

kwjorinoco (2024-01-10). Venezuela Backs South Africa's Case Against 'Israel' (+Bolivia). orinocotribune.com

The Independent (2024-01-10). Why Uganda shilling is strongest in East Africa. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling ended the year 2023 on a stronger note, having stabilized against the US Dollar, and did better than its peers in the East African Community, according to analysts. The currency strength has fluctuated between 3,767 and 3,815 to the US dollar over the last month, with the …

thecommunists (2024-01-10). Ronnie Kasrils on South Africa parallels and the Palestinian liberation struggle. thecommunists.org The following article, a reply to a scurrilous attack by western security-aligned commentator Greg Mills in South Africa's Daily Maverick, is reproduced from Politics Web, with thanks. The author is a communist and was a founding commander of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). He later served as a …

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-01-10). Venezuela respalda denuncia de Sudáfrica a Israel ante el CIJ. telesurtv.net El próximo 11 de enero la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) celebrará la primera audiencia para examinar la demanda presentada por Sudáfrica contra Israel por genocidio.

Craig Mokhiber — Phyllis Bennis (2024-01-10). A Crack in the 75-Year-Old Wall of Impunity: South Africa's Court Challenge of Israeli Genocide. counterpunch.org

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-10). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-10). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-01-10). Díaz-Canel commemorates Julio Antonio Mella's murder in Mexico. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel commemorated the 95th anniversary of the murder, in Mexico, of student and communist leader Julio Antonio Mella, an act perpetrated by hitmen of dictator Gerardo Machado (1925-1933).

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-10). China urges to expand relations with DR Congo. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) China congratulated Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday on his re-election as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and advocated for deepening exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-10). Ethiopia and Huawei discuss cooperation in power technologies. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) The ways of cooperation in Smart Power Technologies were the focus on Wednesday of a debate between senior local officials and delegates from Huawei Digital Power Technologies, a sister company of Huawei Ethiopia.

UMMID (2024-01-10). All Indians on-board Liberian cargo ship rescued safely. ummid.com All 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, on-board the Liberian cargo ship that was hijacked near the coast of Somalia in the Arabian Sea, have been rescued safely, the Indian Navy said Friday January 05, 2024.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-10). The War Within Israel's War Cabinet. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Lebanon Correspondent The Israeli body politic is beset with political and security differences exacerbated by the deadly costs of their Gaza war. Now they're fighting over whether to investigate their string of failures — before or after launching another war with Lebanon. Three months into Israel's longest and costliest unconventional war, the country's…

Jessica Buxbaum (2024-01-10). From Libya to Paraguay: Israel's Longstanding Goal of Expelling Palestinians From Gaza Inches Closer to Reality. mintpressnews.com As the war on Gaza grinds on, it is becoming increasingly clear that Israel has no plans to leave the beleaguered Palestinian territory and instead institute its long-held goal of recolonizing the Strip.

ATTAC (2024-01-10). 28th session of the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 28) No to green colonialism, no to the false solutions of green capitalism, no to green normalization, Yes to the sovereignty of peoples over their territories. cadtm.org

infobrics (2024-01-10). More Traders Replace USD with Other Currencies for Oil Transactions. infobrics.org More Nigerian operators seek naira adoption…

Editor (2024-01-10). Central Bank Digital Currencies' (CBDCs) Near Universal Roll-Out Signals International Power Grab. scheerpost.com By Stavroula Pabst / Original to ScheerPost Nigeria faced a months-long cash crunch earlier this year when a scarcity of paper notes led to days-long ATM lines, decimated access to basic goods and services, and protests and riots in major cities by a population demanding that cash access be restored. In addition to record levels …

Energia per i Diritti Umani (2024-01-10). Sixth Humanist Forum took place in Senegal. pressenza.com On 6 January 2024, in Pikine, Senegal, the sixth Humanist Forum was successfully held, attracting the participation of 180 guests distributed in 10 work groups, each focusing on a specific theme. | The forum, promoted by Energie pour le droits de l'Homme Senegal, benefited from the active collaboration of numerous organizations, including the Keur Marietou Humanist Women's Network, Boza Fii, SOS Village des Enfants Senegal (Pikine headquarters), the Humanist Association Ndiadiane, JIG-Jam of Sossop, the Association of Mothers of Students of Pikine, Fonk Senegal, the Sports and Cultural Association (ASC) "Dioubo"

The Independent (2024-01-10). Special audit reveals payment of UGX 53b to non-existent gov't workers. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda continues to lose 53 billion Shillings annually in salaries to workers who are either non-existent, dead, retired, or absconded from duty. This is according to a special audit of the government salary payroll undertaken by the Office of the Auditor General. The special audit was presented on Tuesday to …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Katanga's daughter remanded for destroying evidence. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Martha Nkwanzi, a daughter to the late businessman Henry Katanga, has been remanded to Luzira Prison for destroying evidence in the murder of her father who was killed two months ago. Nkwanzi surrendered herself to the court on Wednesday afternoon. The court was presided over by Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Erias …

The Independent (2024-01-10). DFCU managers to stand trial in Crane bank case in UK court. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | DFCU Bank Ltd and its former managers will now stand trial in the UK following the loss of a bid to bar legal action in the London courts brought against them by Crane Bank Ltd. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in London on Monday dismissed with costs and …

The Independent (2024-01-10). John Muwanga: Millions of COVID-19 vaccines expire at NMS. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 5.6 million COVID-19 vaccines, worth 28.15 billion Shillings have expired at the National Medical Stores (NMS). The expired vaccines are out of a total of 12.59 million vaccines in store, according to the latest audit report for the financial year ended June 30, 2023, presented to Speaker of …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Ssenyonyi: I'll build my legacy on strong foundation laid by Mpuuga. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joel Ssenyonyi, the new Leader of the Opposition in Parliament — LOP, has expressed optimism that he will build his leadership charisma based on the strong foundation laid by his immediate predecessor, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba. The Nakawa Division West MP was appointed by his party, the National Unity Platform — NUP …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Local council elections extended another 180 days. independent.co.ug lc election Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The term of office for Local Council 1 and 2 and Women Councils has been extended for another 180 days, until early July 2024. This follows the tabling of the statutory instruments providing for the extension, on the floor of the House in a sitting held on …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Court of Appeal: Entebbe municipality mayoral election petition is dimissed. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed with costs an election appeal filed by Vincent Kayanja De Paul, a contender in the Entebbe Municipality Mayoral race against the eventual winner Fabrice Rulinda. The Court presided over by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Catherine Bamugemereire, and Monica Mugenyi on Tuesday …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Farmers demand stable sugarcane prices. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers under the umbrella of Busoga Sugarcane Growers Cooperative Union are demanding stable sugarcane prices, as a way of averting a possible crisis within the industry. While addressing journalists in Jinja on Tuesday, the farmers observed that price stability will improve the viability of the sugar industry within hosting communities …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Govt to spend Sh23 trillion on debt repayment in 2024/5. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | PWATCH-UG| The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the Government will spend up to UGX 24.9 trillion on servicing Uganda's public debt. This comes months after the Bank of Uganda reported that Uganda's public debt as of August 2023 stood at UGX 88.807 trillion. The August debt figures do not include the …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Flying squad, army swoop nets over 140 in Kyengera. independent.co.ug Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Flying Squad and the army have apprehended over 140 suspected criminals in Nsangi, within Kyengera town council, Wakiso district, over the weekend. This intelligence-led operation, led by the joint Flying Squad, Kampala Metropolitan South Police, and the army, targeted areas like Kitemu (known as Benghazi), Nakasozi (known as Geyena), …

The Independent (2024-01-10). Audit report: Public debt growing at higher rate than GDP. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Public debt is growing at a higher rate than the Gross Domestic Product —GDP, according to the latest Auditor General's report for financial year ended 30th June 2023. The audit report was on Tuesday presented to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among by the Auditor General John Muwanga. The …

The Independent (2024-01-10). No witnesses as Arinaitwe's sex trafficking case stalls. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A case in which Detective Superintendent of Police Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana is accused of sexually trafficking his 23-year-old housemaid is on the verge of dismissal due to the absence of state witnesses. Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has given a three-week ultimatum to the Director of Public Prosecutions to produce …

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2024-01-08: News Headlines

Julia Conley (2024-01-08). 100+ Global Rights Groups Urge Support for South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ. globalresearch.ca

Melissa Garriga, Consortium News. (2024-01-08). US Citizens Push Embassies To Back South Africa's Genocide Charge. popularresistance.org Peace activists across the United States have embarked on a campaign to mobilize global support for South Africa's charge of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). | The campaign, spearheaded by CODEPINK, World Beyond War and RootsAction, aims to rally nations to submit a Declaration of Intervention supporting South Africa's case at the ICJ. | The focus is on holding Israel accountable for alleged genocide in Gaza and putting an end to the tragic suffering of an imprisoned population. Delegations from major cities engaged with U.N. missions, embassies, and consulates from around the…

midwesternmarx (2024-01-08). Genocide in Gaza By: John J. Mearsheimer. midwesternmarx.com I am writing to flag a truly important document that should be widely circulated and read carefully by anyone interested in the ongoing Gaza War.Specifically, I am referring to the 84-page "application" that South Africa filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 29 December 2023, accusing Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza.1 It maintains that Israel's actions since the war began on 7 October 2023 "are intended to bring …

Staff (2024-01-08). Thank you South Africa for filing case against Israel's genocide at ICJ. muslimmirror.com By Khursheed Alam Dawood The whole world is aware of the war crimes and genocide which are committed by the IDF of Israel by carrying out airstrikes, throwing missiles and dropping bombs on the innocent people of the Gaza Strip in Palestine since the 7th of October 2023. Then it launched a ground operation inside …

Staff (2024-01-08). Thank you South Africa for filing case against Israel's genocide at ICJ. muslimmirror.com By Khursheed Alam Dawood The whole world is aware of the war crimes and genocide which are committed by the IDF of Israel by carrying out airstrikes, throwing missiles and dropping bombs on the innocent people of the Gaza Strip in Palestine since the 7th of October 2023. Then it launched a ground operation inside …

_____ (2024-01-08). Genocide in Gaza. transcend.org 4 Jan 2024 – Important document that should be circulated and read by anyone interested in the Gaza atrocities: the 84-page "application" South Africa filed with the ICJ on 29 Dec 2023 accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza.

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-01-08). Israel Is Terrified The World Court Will Decide It's Committing Genocide. popularresistance.org For nearly three months, Israel has enjoyed virtual impunity for its atrocious crimes against the Palestinian people. That changed on December 29 when South Africa, a state party to the Genocide Convention, filed an 84-page application in the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. | South Africa's well-documented application alleges that "acts and omissions by Israel … are genocidal in character, as they are committed with the requisite specific intent … to destroy Palestinians in Gaza as a part of the broader Palestinian national, racial and…

_____ (2024-01-08). Turkey, Malaysia Back South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel. transcend.org 3 Jan 2024 – "Israel's murder of more than 22,000 Palestinian civilians, the majority of whom were women and children, in Gaza for nearly three months should not go unpunished in any way," said a Turkish spokesperson.

Jon Queally (2024-01-08). Israeli Knesset Member Backs Genocide Case at International Court of Justice. truthout.org Member of the Knesset Ofer Cassif is being targeted for removal from the legislative body Monday a day after the Israeli lawmaker said he would back South Africa's genocide case at the International Court of Justice. In his Sunday statement, Cassif declared, "My constitutional duty is to Israeli society and all its residents, not to a government whose members and its coalition are calling for… |

Paul Larudee (2024-01-08). The World Court: A Glimmer of Hope and a Cloud of Doubt. dissidentvoice.org If the International Court of Justice rules that Israel has committed, and is committing, genocide, will it save Gaza? On January 11-12 the ICJ (AKA the World Court) will hear the petition brought to it by South Africa. Specialists in International law Francis Boyle and (independently) Daniel Machover firmly believe that this is how the …

the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine, Popular Resistance. (2024-01-08). Over 800 Organizations Globally Sign Letter In Support Of Genocide Case Against The State Of Israel. popularresistance.org United States – The newly-formed International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine (ICSGP) issued a sign-on letter* on January 3, 2024 that garnered over 800 organizational endorsements from around the world in less than one week. In addition to the initiating organizations noted here, signing organizations represent broad social movements, including World March of Women and the International People's Assembly, Palestinian-led and Palestinian solidarity movements such as Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions and the Palestinian NGO Network, as well as human rights and legal groups, unions, and religi…

_____ (2024-01-08). South Africa Emerges as Moral Giant on Gaza. transcend.org 4 Jan 2024 – Pretoria is challenging the Israeli government's claim to innocence, which for far too long has allowed it to act with impunity against the long-suffering Palestinians.

Prof. Patrick Bond (2024-01-08). John Pilger (1929-2023) on Apartheid and Post-apartheid Injustices: "South Africa is where much of my political education took place." globalresearch.ca

law.com (2024-01-08). Gaza: South Africa Deploys Star Barrister Line-Up to Bring Genocide Claim Against IsraelIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has countered South Africa's application before the ICJ, insisting that the Israeli army is "acting as morally as possible".

Jean-Philippe Stone (2024-01-08). Samantha Power, Ebola, and Obama's Scramble for Africa. dissidentvoice.org It is crucial to re-examine Samantha Power's actions and decision-making during the Ebola epidemic in relation to the broader historical context of President Barack Obama and AFRICOM (Africa Command)'s covert Scramble for Africa. AFRICOM is the brainchild of Dick Cheney who, after his energy task force identified African oil as ripe for the picking, conspired …

Melissa Garriga (2024-01-08). Coalition of "Grassroots Diplomats" Take the Lead on International Solidarity with South Africa in the Absence of Diplomacy and Accountability from U.S. Officials. counterpunch.org Peace activists across the country have embarked on a campaign to mobilize global support for South Africa's charge of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The campaign, spearheaded by CODEPINK, World Beyond War, and RootsAction, aims to rally nations to submit a "Declaration of Intervention" supporting South Africa's case at the

Saurav Sarkar (2024-01-08). The Problem of Refugee Camps in the Middle East and North Africa. counterpunch.org In 2024, 12 percent of "forcibly displaced and stateless people" are expected to be from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, said the United Nations. This displacement will be caused due to war, humanitarian crises, and environmental catastrophes. The number's recent causes are the civil war in Sudan and the fallout from natural disasters in Turkey,

Mohamed Hanipa Maidin (2024-01-08). Why has South Africa brought Israel to the ICJ rather than the ICC? greenleft.org.au South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on December 29, on the grounds of genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Mohamed Hanipa Maidin looks at South Africa's case and Israel's response.

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-08). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-08). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au

Angela (2024-01-08). Tuesday 1/23: Webinar: Women Speak Out on NATO/Militarism in Africa. indybay.org

citizen.co.za (2024-01-07). This is SA's formidable team of lawyers to take on Israel at ICJ for genocide in GazaSouth Africa will have a formidable team of lawyers when it argues its Gaza genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague next week.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-01-07). Israel Readies Political Blitz To 'Quash' Genocide Case At World Court. popularresistance.org The Israeli foreign ministry has ordered officials around the world to lobby diplomats and politicians to "issue statements against South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)," according to an internal cable reviewed by Axios. | In particular, the cable highlights that Israel's "strategic goal" is for the ICJ, also known as the World Court, "to reject the request for an injunction, refrain from determining that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, and recognize that the Israeli military is operating in the Strip according to international law." | "A ruling by the court could have significan…

APR editor (2024-01-07). Why NZ should join South Africa's genocide case against Israel. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Minto Two years ago New Zealand joined 22 other countries in supporting the Ukrainian case against Russia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its invasion of Ukraine. We sent a legal team to The Hague where the ICJ is based and our representatives spoke directly to the court on New…

ANBAMED (2024-01-07). On Jan. 11 and 12, the International Court of Justice will examine the genocide charge filed by South Africa against Israel. pressenza.com The International Court of Justice has announced that next week, on Jan. 11 and 12, [2024], South Africa's request for interim measures against Israel, accused of genocide for the bombing that has been going on in Gaza for three months now, will be heard in public hearings. | In the complaint filed on

Jake Johnson (2024-01-07). Israel Accused of Attempting to Intimidate Judges in World Court Genocide Case. truthout.org The Israeli government has mounted a pressure campaign urging governments around the world to publicly denounce South Africa's genocide case at the International Court of Justice, which is set to convene hearings on the detailed charges on Thursday. According to a cable obtained by Axios, the Israeli Foreign Ministry is calling on the country's embassies to pressure host country diplomats and… |

RITA (2024-01-07). Palestinian civil society's response to states that claim they cannot support South Africa's ICJ submission to protect their role as "mediators" bdsmovement.net

ceasefire (2024-01-07). Canada must end potential genocide complicity by suspending arms exports to Israel. ceasefire.ca South Africa justifies its standing to bring the case on the basis of its obligation to prevent genocide.

Guest Blogger (2024-01-07). Climate Change Weekly #492: Climate Goals Undermining Global Poverty Reduction. wattsupwiththat.com Efforts to rapidly restrict the use of fossil fuels is hampering the #1 goal of poverty reduction in Africa and is restricting Africa's efforts to develop and utilize its own oil and gas resources (goal #7), as funds previously used for development are being redirected to CO2 mitigation (goal #13).

Melissa Garriga (2024-01-07). Coalition of "Grassroots Diplomats" Take the Lead on International Solidarity with South Africa in the Absence of Diplomacy and Accountability from U.S. Officials. globalresearch.ca

Mohan J. Dutta (2024-01-07). Harvard President's Ouster Makes Visible the Rising Power of the Far Right. truthout.org The recent resignation of Harvard's first African American president, Claudine Gay, which was brought on by an orchestrated campaign mobilized by the far right, made visible the threat of organized fascism on university campuses. Claiming victory, the far right propagandist Christopher Rufo posted on social media: "SCAPLED: Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns" (and quickly clarified that he… |

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-07). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au

Angela (2024-01-07). Tuesday 1/23: Webinar: Women Speak Out on NATO/Militarism in Africa. indybay.org

Julia Abusharr (2024-01-08). A Voice That Doesn't Belong: Perspectives of an American-Born Palestinian. counterpunch.org I am a 20-year-old Egyptian and Palestinian woman living in America, and by the time I write this, no words are extreme enough to describe the horrors in Palestine we are all watching in real time. Thousands of people have infinitely more knowledge and firsthand accounts of what is occurring in not only Gaza, but

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-07). The Compatible Left's Support for Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos L. Garrido A radical is no more than this: he who goes to the roots. Let him who fails to arrive at the bottom of things call himself not a radical; nor let him who fails to help other men obtain security and happiness call himself a man. — Jose Marti The self-proclaimed 'radical American magazine' Compact…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-07). War on Gaza: Israel's Killing of Women and Children Bodes Ill for the World. libya360.wordpress.com Reem Alsalem Women mourn during a funeral in Rafah, Gaza, on 19 December 2023 (Mohammed Abed/AFP) It has been shocking to see the lack of official condemnation for Israel's slaughter of thousands of Palestinian civilians. Having been a humanitarian worker for more than two decades, I have long felt confident in my understanding and analysis…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-07). Families of Israelis Killed by Tank Fire on 7 October Demand Probe. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Dozens of Hamas' Qassam Brigades fighters and 13 Israeli captives were killed in a home in Be'eri when an Israeli general ordered a tank to open fire 'even at the cost of civilian casualties' The families of 13 Israeli civilians killed during an intense firefight between Hamas and Israeli troops in Be'eri on…

The Independent (2024-01-08). Somalia army kills 76 al-Shabab militants in Mudug region. independent.co.ug MOGADISHU | Xinhua | The Somali National Army (SNA) with support from international partners killed 76 al-Shabab militants and injured several following two days of operations in Mudug region of central Somalia, officials said Sunday. The SNA chief Ibrahim Sheikh Muhidin said senior al-Shabab commanders were among the dead during the military onslaught against the …

_____ (2024-01-08). The Genesis and Psychotype of Brutal and Gruesome Peace Disruptors. transcend.org "In the present malicious, toxic global environment, the future trees of humanity will grow to lead the future with further agony and no ecstasy; deformed tress will produce deformed fruits for generations to come, and monsters will breed monsters without fail, globally."

ATTAC (2024-01-08). 28th session of the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 28) No to green colonialism, no to the false solutions of green capitalism, no to green normalization, Yes to the sovereignty of peoples over their territories. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-01-07). 28th session of the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 28) No to green colonialism, no to the false solutions of green capitalism, no to green normalization, Yes to the sovereignty of peoples over their territories. cadtm.org

namibian.com.na (2024-01-08). SA's Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice ExplainedMany would agree that the Palestinian people who reside in the territories occupied by Jewish Israelis are among the most oppressed people in the world. | | In February 2022, Amnesty International released a 280-page report, titled 'Israel's apartheid against Palestinians: Cruel System of Domination and Crime Against Humanity".

Daniel Volman (2024-01-08). Biden Responds to the Collapse of U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy in Niger. fpif.org For two months after the coup in Niger on July 26, 2023, the Biden administration refrained from calling or chose not to call it a "coup" because that would have triggered American legislation that would have required it to suspend security cooperation and most other forms of assistance to the junta. It hoped that by maintaining relations with the junta, it could make a deal with them to permit 1,100 US troops to remain at two Nigerien military bases (at Niamey and the drone operation facility constructed by the United States at a cost of some $110 million at Agadez). | On October 10, 2023, after two months of fr…

_____ (2024-01-08). Avoiding a Broader Middle East War — Building Bridges for Peace in Palestine-Israel. transcend.org 6 Jan 2024 – While wars continue in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, we discuss whether and how bloodshed and killing can be stopped.

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-07). Iraq's Prime Minister Moves to Expel US Troops After Drone Strike. news.antiwar.com Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said Friday that his government is beginning the process that will lead to the expulsion of foreign forces, which includes about 2,500 US troops. "We are setting the date for the start of the bilateral committee to put arrangements to end the presence of the international coalition forces in Iraq permanently," …

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-01-07). Sudan Talks Between Military Leaders Cannot Bring Genuine Peace. globalresearch.ca

The Independent (2024-01-08). Security intensifies eviction of defiant Balaalo in Amuru. independent.co.ug Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel in Amuru district have intensified the eviction of defiant migrant cattle keepers commonly referred to as Balaalo. The eviction exercise dubbed "Operation Harmony" kicked off in November last year following the expiry of the eviction ultimatum issued by President Museveni. A total of 240 herds of cattle …

The Independent (2024-01-08). 'Presidential Taskforce on land has no mandate to investigate, detain'. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Presidential Taskforce on Land Matters and Environment headed by Brig. Moses Lukyamuzi has no power to either investigate or detain suspects accused of crimes related to land or the environment. A statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit says that Brig. Lukyamuzi as a Special Presidential Assistant operates …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Court issues arrest warrant for Katanga daughter in murder case. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has issued an arrest warrant against Martha Nkwanzi, linked to charges of evidence tampering following the murder of her father, businessman Henry Katanga, over two months ago. This warrant, issued by Magistrate Erias Kakooza, comes after a successful application by the Prosecution, led …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Police announces Sh20 million reward for information on Bujingo attack. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have announced a Shillings 20 million reward for anyone providing information leading to the recovery of a pistol used in the shooting of Pastor Aloysius Bujingo. Police say the same pistol was used in the murder of vlogger Isma Olaxes. nOlaxes was gunned down on May 6, 2023, in …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Children killed in Jinja house fire. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two children died after an inferno swept through their home on Saturday night in Jinja. The fire is believed to have originated from a candle that their mother, Hellen Mukyala had left on as she went to buy groceries at the nearby market. The fire from the candle is suspected …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Butime optimistic Commonwealth Speakers will become Uganda's ambassadors. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Tourism Tom Butime has urged members of the just-ended Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth to be ambassadors of what Uganda offers to the world. The minister was addressing speakers at the Entebbe-based Uganda Wildlife Education and Conservation Centre (UWECC) where they had …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Uganda hands over to India, Among calls for conflict free world. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, has called on her counterparts in the Commonwealth to take the lead in delivering a peaceful, conflict free world. She was speaking at the closure of the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Munyonyo …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Nankabirwa: Umeme exit has started. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is putting in place structures that will ensure a smooth transition after the concession for the power distributor Umeme, is not extended beyond March 2025. Umeme has for the last 19 years become a household name and is known for introducing the now-popular Yaka prepaid meters. The Minister of …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Umeme commences Yaka meter upgrade exercise. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umeme Limited, the major electricity distributor, has commenced the upgrade of all prepaid electricity vending/metering systems, a project aimed at meeting the global metering standards and deadline of November 2024. Last week the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development announced that the current Yaka meters would stop dispensing electricity in …

The Independent (2024-01-08). Four arrested over brutal murder of Masindi DHO. independent.co.ug Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspects are in police custody in connection to the murder of Dr. Jino Abiriga, the former Acting Masindi District Health Officer-DHO. Abiriga was brutally killed in the early hours of Sunday, around 2 a.m., by unidentified assailants. He sustained severe wounds to the neck, head, both hands, and …

The Independent (2024-01-07). Masindi hospital workers accused of extortion. independent.co.ug Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers at Masindi General Hospital have been accused of asking for bribes from patients before delivering service. The vice has reportedly become so rampant denying the poor patients services that should be free. They accuse the health workers of charging exorbitant amounts of money for patients to receive treatment …

The Independent (2024-01-07). Uganda's top female striker Ikwaput joins Gokulam Kerala FC in India. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's top female striker Fazila Ikwaput has joined Indian Women's Premier League side Gokulam Kerala FC. Ikwaput confirmed to Xinhua that she has rejoined the Indian side she featured for in 2018. "I am very happy that I arrived here just a day ago and went straight for a match …

The Independent (2024-01-07). Armed Karamojong warriors raid a trading center, kill one in Kaabong. independent.co.ug Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kaabong District are hunting for the suspected armed Karamojong warriors who raided Komuria west trading center and killed one man on the spot before stealing money in one of the local bars. It's alleged that on the 04/01/2024 at around 09: 00PM unidentified armed warriors wearing police uniform started …

The Independent (2024-01-07). Jinja couple arrested for faking kidnap to raise tuition fees. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region on Saturday confirmed the arrest of Faridah Namugera and her husband, Michael Ngobi over faking kidnap. It is said that, Ngobi, a resident of Buwagi cell, in Budondo ward, in Northern division, in Jinja city reported to police on how Namugera had been kidnapped by …

The Independent (2024-01-07). Mbarara scientist joins search for "artificial clouds" independent.co.ug Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A former Mbarara University of Science and Technology Scientist is exploring possibilities of creating "artificial clouds" to induce rain in drought-hit areas. He hopes with that technology, he can help hard-hit farmers in specific areas receive rain for watering crops. Khoi Khoi thinks the science of cloud condensation or ice …

The Independent (2024-01-07). Tragic accident claims life of a German tourist, injures two in Kabarole. independent.co.ug Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 58-year-old German tourist has died and two others injured after getting involved in a motor vehicle accident in Kaharo sub-county, Kabale district, along the Kabale-Mbarara Highway. The accident happened on Saturday at around 09: 00 am. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Saiga Ibrahim, Kigezi Region Police Commander says that the …

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