Prosecuting leaders indicted for war crimes is difficult. But the trial of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic in the early 2000s offers a potential playbook.
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A changing world order and global battles for power will derail the quest for peace in Gaza and the Middle East.
The recent ruling by the International Court of Justice means Canada could be guilty of supporting genocide in Gaza by cutting aid funding and continuing military exports to Israel.
Much greater emphasis will need to be taken to distinguish between targeting combatants and civilians, and additional measures of precaution will need to be taken to avoid civilian casualties.
While the International Court of Justice lacks enforcement powers, its new provisional measure could heighten pressure on both Israel and Hamas to save civilian lives and free the hostages in Gaza.
Palestine remains the single issue on which South Africa’s support for a people’s struggle has been unquestionably consistent.
Six cases are testing international accountability mechanisms and showing how small countries like New Zealand can impact global justice.
Ukraine is seeking compensation from Russia in the case, but the International Court of Justice needs to agree to hear it first.
A case brought by the Gambia claims that Myanmar’s military committed genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority.
UN appointments frequently centre as much on politics as they do on qualifications for the role.
How long does it take to make peace? Decades after the end of the Bosnian war, just one in six residents felt that country had reached reconciliation.
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