Global IssuesNews headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 20
A Russian Veto Threatens to Trigger a Nuclear Arms Race in Outer Space
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 07 (IPS) - When the 15-member UN Security Council failed last month to adopt its first-ever resolution on outer space—co-sponsored by the US and Japan—the Russian veto led to speculation whether this was a precursor for a future nuclear arms race in the skies above.
Many African Nations Making Progress in the Rule of Law
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 06 (IPS) - The United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) supports the promotion of the rule of law, security, and peace in conflict-affected countries.
1.8 Million More Palestinians Doomed to Poverty if Gaza War Persists
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 06 (IPS) - Nearly seven months into the Gaza war, the UN warns that to rebuild and restore the buildings lost in this period, it would take several decades, and to revitalize Palestine’s economy, it would be a great undertaking. Meanwhile, the great losses in housing and public services and the economic stall only threaten to push even more Palestinians into poverty.
Trafficking in the Sahel: Cracking down on illicit drugs
- UN News
Cocaine, cannabis and opioids are getting easier to buy as criminal networks and armed groups capitalise on the fragile Sahel region’s “natural stopover point” to Europe on trafficking routes from South America, but authorities with help from the UN are taking down criminal networks and making a record number of seizures of illicit drugs.
Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights
- UN News
When tensions erupted in East Jerusalem in April 2021 at the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, daily clashes involving Palestinians, Israeli settlers and Israeli forces led to spiraling violence and death. In response, the Human Rights Council set up a top panel of independent rights experts to investigate reports of violations of international law.
How Israel Has Used US Weapons to Commit War Crimes
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, May 02 (IPS) - The report from Amnesty International USA comes ahead of a May 8 deadline for the Biden administration to certify that Israel is complying with international and domestic laws.
Press Freedom and Climate Journalism: United in Crisis
- Inter Press Service
ROME, May 01 (IPS) - Journalism is in crisis, again. The challenges to press freedom are enormous and multi-faceted and they are deepening -- in “free” and open societies as well as autocracies. And there are no simple solutions.
Gaza Journalist Describes 33 Harrowing Days in Israeli Custody
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, May 01 (IPS) - Diaa Al-Kahlout, the veteran Gaza bureau chief for the Qatari-funded London-based newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeedhad been covering the Israel-Gaza war for two months when he became part of the news.
The Tragic Death of Palestinian Journalists
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, May 01 (IPS) - It is only fitting, against the backdrop of World Press Freedom Day, to recount the horror being inflicted on journalists and reporters around the world, which is increasing day by day. To tell the story of the mounting death of journalists in Gaza, it is essential to put into perspective the plight of journalists around the world.
The Deadliest Days for Journalists in War Zones
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 01 (IPS) - World Press Freedom Day 2024. The seven- month-long war in Gaza is perhaps the only military conflict in contemporary history which has claimed the lives of over 100 journalists, including targeted killings.
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