News headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 40
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Uncertain Amid Repeated Violations
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 04 (IPS) - On November 27, Israel, Lebanon, and a host of mediating states agreed upon a ceasefire agreement that would establish a permanent cessation of warfare between the two parties. As of December 3, there have been no reported instances of Hezbollah directing attacks toward Israel that resulted in any casualties. Despite this, there have been numerous reported violations committed by Israel, causing extensive harm to civilian lives and local infrastructure. Many parties have warned for the international community to hold Israel accountable for these violations.
What Does The Ceasefire in Lebanon Entail For Gaza?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (IPS) - On November 27, a ceasefire agreement was agreed upon by officials for Israel, Lebanon, and a host of other mediating parties, including the United States. Yet even with this step towards peace, conflict and suffering continue in Gaza, raising questions of when – or how – a similar outcome can be achieved.
Who are the Ultimate Winners in the World’s Ongoing Military Conflicts?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (IPS) - If and when the devastating military conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza come to an end, the ultimate winners will not be the Russians, the Americans or the Israelis but the world’s arms manufacturers—contemptuously described as “merchants of death”.
And so will be the winners in a rash of conflicts and civil wars in Syria, Myanmar, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan and Afghanistan.
Famine and Violence Raise Death Toll in Sudan
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 (IPS) - The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to deepen as a result of the ongoing Sudanese Civil War. Intensified conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to widespread food insecurity, with many humanitarian organizations expressing concern that starvation is being used as a method of warfare. Additionally, heightened violence has caused considerable civilian casualties.
Sudanese Women & Human Rights Defenders Call for Solidarity to Stop the Bloodshed
- Inter Press Service
KHARTOUM, Sudan, Nov 29 (IPS) - On 15 April 2023, the outbreak of war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drastically altered the face of Sudanese society. The fighting left thousands of dead, wounded, displaced people and refugees.
U.S.-Backed Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Comes Into Effect
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) - A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect early on Wednesday morning (November 27). It is hoped that this will mark an end to a 13-month-long period of hostilities between the two parties in Lebanon.
Blockages of Aid in Gaza Threatens Survival for 2.2 Million
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) - Following the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for deliberate war crimes committed on the people of Gaza, there has been a considerable surge in hostilities, mostly concentrated in the enclave’s northern regions. The humanitarian crisis is expected to deteriorate as the availability of essential resources, such as water, food, fuel, and electricity has significantly dwindled over the past few weeks due to sustained blockages by Israeli authorities. Additionally, levels of civilian casualties and displacements have reached new peaks.
Now it’s Officially the Israeli-American Genocide in Gaza
- Inter Press Service
ATLANTA, USA, Nov 27 (IPS) - As of last week, in the wake of the Nov. 21 issuance by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former IDF Defense chief Yoav Gallant, all eyes turned to Washington to see the what the response of Israel’s main backer would be.
Afghanistan: Surge in synthetic drugs could threaten public health
- UN News
The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals significant gaps in Afghanistan's ability to address substance use disorders, highlighting urgent issues with access, resources, and infrastructure.
Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes
- UN News
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed an application for an arrest warrant against Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar’s armed forces and Acting President, alleging his involvement in crimes against humanity targeting the Rohingya population.
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