International Law

US and Israel violate international law with total impunity: Chomsky – Presstv

…it (Israel) is a client state of the United States; the United States has total impunity and that is inherited by its allies and clients.” American political analyst Noam Chomsky A renowned American political analyst says Israel gets away with … Continue reading

The ‘international justice’ delusion – New York Post

Yet the believers somehow still think international law can someday soon replace armies as a way to end disputes. The leader of the efforts to make that dream come true, Luis Moreno Ocampo, spelled it out last week at the … Continue reading

War crimes court: Libyan detention of court staff is illegal – 680 News

… International Criminal Court says that the ongoing detention of four of its staffers in Libya is illegal under international law. Spokesman Fadi El Abdallah said that the court has had no communication with the four since they were detained … Continue reading

War crimes court: Libyan detention of court staff is illegal – Washington Post

… The International Criminal Court says that the ongoing detention of four of its staffers in Libya is illegal under international law. Spokesman Fadi El Abdallah said that the court has had no communication with the four since they were … Continue reading

Revisiting a Key Legal Basis for Obama’s Anti-Terror Drone Strikes – Time

There is nothing in the AUMF that restricts the use of military force against al-Qa’ida to Afghanistan. As a matter of international law, the United States is in an armed conflict with al-Qa’ida, the Taliban, and associated forces …

Bajaj part of International Council of Jurists – Times of India

City-based advocate G R Bajaj has recently achieved this feat after being registered as member of the International Council of Jurists (ICJ) for his contribution in the field of law. Elated to be nominated as ICJ member, which will entitle … Continue reading

Protect journalists from attack – Amnesty International statement to the human rights council. – Reliefweb.int

notably by providing substantial technical and financial assistance to establish the rule of law and rebuild the justice system. Particular attention must be paid to creating an effective, accountable police force. The international community must call for …

U.N. Space Treaty’s Legal Gauntlet: Can Space-Miners Go The Distance? – Forbes

What enforcement mechanisms are in place for the treaty? No more than are available under the general law of nations: i.e. unilateral sanctions; withdrawal from international agreements which are beneficial to the perpetrator; or access to …

Save the Children Statement: Syria’s Children and the Current Conflict – Marketwatch

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jun 12, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Save the Children’s statement on the United Nations’ report claiming that both sides in the Syria conflict are breaking international law by using children as human shields or runners on …

International Consultant for training of regional law enforcement curriculum. – Reliefweb.int

BACKGROUND The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office for Pakistan (COPAK) is tasked with assisting Pakistan through its Country Programme (CP) 2010-14 with a focus on needs related to illicit trafficking and border management …