Tag: ICJ

ICJ rules climate inaction may breach international law and trigger reparations
In a landmark advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared Wednesday that states failing to address climate change could be violating international law, and may be held responsible for reparations to affected nations. The ruling follows a 2023 request from the United Nations General Assembly, led by Vanuatu and supported by over 130 […]
July 23, 2025

BRICS’ Global Call to Conscience: Stop the Genocide in Gaza!
Since the start of the genocide perpetrated by Israel in Gaza in October 2023, the world has witnessed an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy: more than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed, and thousands more remain buried under the rubble. RELATED: Gaza’s Health System on the Brink: Over 100 Premature Babies at Risk as Fuel Runs Out Social […]
July 10, 2025

Nicaragua Discontinues ICJ Processes Against Israel, Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Rights
Nicaragua’s government announces the discontinuation of legal processes against Israel at the International Court of Justice due to financial constraints, while reaffirming its support for the Palestinian people and urging wealthier nations to uphold their rights. Related: Nicaragua Calls Action to Stop the Genocide of Palestine The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of Nicaragua […]
April 4, 2025

Sudan Rises Lawsit against UAE in the International Court of Justice
Sudan has filed a lawsuit against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of being “complicit in genocide” against the non-Arab Masalit people in West Darfur through its “extensive financial, political, and military support” for the rebel militia Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to an announcement by the […]
March 6, 2025

ICJ Calls on Israel to Evacuate Settlers, Dismantle the Wall, and Return Land to Palestinians
Israel must revoke all laws and measures that create or maintain its illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) determined that Israeli settlement policies “violate international law” and that their “continued presence” in Palestine is “illegal.” RELATED: Gaza Strip: At Least 44 Killed After Israeli Bombardment The court demanded […]
July 19, 2024

Diplomat Moncada Defends Venezuelan Historical Rights Over Guayana Esequiba
He also called again on Guyana to return to the negotiating table to achieve a satisfactory agreement for both parties. On Tuesday, Venezuela made a new call to Guyana to return to the negotiating table with the aim of resolving the territorial dispute over the Essequibo region. RELATED: Venezuela Rejects Caricom Communique on the Essequibo […]
June 11, 2024

European Union Demands That Israel Comply With ICJ Decisions
On Monday, the European Union High Commissioner, Joseph Borrell, called for the implementation of the resolution of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop the Israeli aggression against the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. RELATED: Palestinian Authorities Welcome Decision of ICJ “The murder of more than 30 displaced people in […]
May 27, 2024

Palestinian Authorities Welcome Decision of ICJ
Palestinian official and party circles welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice, on Friday, which ordered Israel to immediately stop its military operations in the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. Related: International Court Orders Israel to Halt Offensive in Rafah In their statements following the court’s decision, these circles called […]
May 24, 2024

International Court Orders Israel to Halt Offensive in Rafah
On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in southern Gaza city of Rafah. RELATED: Lula Hails Stance of Spain, Ireland and Norway on Palestine This decision is related to the request made by South Africa in December 2023, when the International Court received an application for instituting proceedings against […]
May 24, 2024

ICJ Not To Issue Provisional Measures Against Ecuador
On Thursday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) did not grant the precautionary measures requested by Mexico against Ecuador in response to the assault on its embassy in Quito. RELATED: Mexico Asks the ICJ for Precautionary Measures Against Ecuador Previously, the government of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador requested the Court to indicate provisional measures […]