Israel chose targets at the heart of domestic survival because its planners know that fuel in a capital powers ambulances, clinics, refrigeration, generators, pumping systems, buses, food distribution and the hidden routines through which a city keeps people alive
Data sovereignty refers to the principle that all data is subject to the laws and regulations of the nation state or jurisdiction in which it is collected. This concept gained prominence in the early 2010s following the Edward Snowden revelations about mass surveillance by the United States
There is no doubt that difficult days lie ahead of the global order as we know it since the end of World War II. Clearly, the USA has set a very dangerous precedent in terms of not abiding by international law, the rules-based order and respect for international institutions such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court
Speakers described a system in which legal norms are applied selectively, allowing powerful states and their allies to evade accountability
Supporting the return of Ukrainian children is consistent with South Africa’s constitutional values and its long-standing commitment to human rights
Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000
The council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian
From Nuremberg to The Hague and Rwanda to Gaza, author traces the relentless pursuit of justice for humanity’s darkest crimes
Three leaders’ strong words on the Trump administration’s threat to civilised norms and values in the international arena has attracted blowback from the right
If we are to avoid a world where impunity reigns and the powerful are above the law, states committed to international justice must rethink accountability approaches and alliances
Unified action led by states must follow South Africa’s stand against Israel to stop the killings in Gaza and Western-backed impunity
Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West
The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to prosecute a variety of war crimes against the Israeli leaders
David Lammy is on a visit to the continent to strengthen relations with South Africa and Nigeria
International divisions on the charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders echo hypocrisy and threats to the rule of law in domestic politics
The work of the French Renaissance philosopher offers wisdom applicable to modern politics
The president reiterated South Africa’s call for an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip
Karim Khan said he was seeking warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes including ‘starvation’, ‘wilful killing’, and ‘extermination and/or murder’
The only way in which the court can hope to gain credibility is for the entire manner in which member states can control the tenure of the judges to be changed
The government says Israel’s extension of its military operations in Rafah is in breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza