Some shocking nonsense from France here. No one gets immunity from an ICC arrest warrant because they're in office - not Netanyahu, not Putin, no one. See Article 27 of the Rome Statute: 📄.pdf image
An Israeli airstrike in #Lebanon that killed 3 journalists last month was most likely a deliberate attack on civilians & an apparent war crime. US equipment was used in this attack. In my Daily Brief today, I discuss what this means. 📰 English: 📰 Français: 📰 Deutsch: 🔊 Listen:
Why did Russia veto a UN Security Council resolution on #Sudan last week, with atrocities rampant and famine spreading? Russia said its veto was intended to help “our African brothers,” but all three African Council members voted in favor of the resolution. 🤔
A journalist was seized by security forces in #Turkmenistan as she was due to travel to Switzerland for an international human rights award ceremony. https://www.reuters.com/world/journalist-seized-turkmenistan-ahead-swiss-award-ceremony-say-rights-groups-2024-11-21/
FRIDAY POLL: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin in relation to atrocities committed in Gaza and Ukraine respectively. Which arrest warrants do you support?
ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders & a Hamas official break through the perception that certain individuals are beyond the reach of the law. Governments should support justice globally and address atrocities for all victims in Palestine and Israel.
“Once again, the US used its veto to ensure impunity for Israel as its forces continue to commit crimes against Palestinians in #Gaza” - Human Rights Watch
#Syria authorities are still sending people to the country’s detention centers, which are notorious for torture.
Recent weeks have seen a lot of speculation and punditry on what’s going to happen next in #Ukraine. Here’s what _should_ happen: justice for the victims of Russian terror and atrocities. My Daily Brief: 📰 English: 📰 Français: 📰 Deutsch: 🔊 Listen:
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