Continued….Both Israel and South Africa are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention, which defines genocide as “acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group.”
Pretoria is urging the ICJ to order an emergency halt to Israel’s campaign - but many across the world hope the case will be a watershed that sees Israel and its Western enablers brought to book for their atrocities against Palestinians.
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Pretoria is urging the ICJ to order an emergency halt to Israel’s campaign - but many across the world hope the case will be a watershed that sees Israel and its Western enablers brought to book for their atrocities against Palestinians.
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A Kenyan doomsday cult leader suspected of killing hundreds of victims could walk free within two weeks if he isn’t officially charged.
Pastor Paul Mackenzie has been in custody since last April over claims he told followers to starve themselves and their children to reach heaven.
During that time prosecutors have been examining the DNA of over 400 bodies found in Kilifi County near where the cult was based. While some had been starved, others had been strangled or suffocated.
Mackenzie denies wrongdoing and a senior magistrate has threatened to release him on specific terms, if he isn’t charged by the prosecution within a fortnight.
The defense says his constitutional rights for bail, along with other suspects, have been violated after being held for over ten months.
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Pastor Paul Mackenzie has been in custody since last April over claims he told followers to starve themselves and their children to reach heaven.
During that time prosecutors have been examining the DNA of over 400 bodies found in Kilifi County near where the cult was based. While some had been starved, others had been strangled or suffocated.
Mackenzie denies wrongdoing and a senior magistrate has threatened to release him on specific terms, if he isn’t charged by the prosecution within a fortnight.
The defense says his constitutional rights for bail, along with other suspects, have been violated after being held for over ten months.
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BROTHERS IN ARMS: S. AFRICA DEFENCE OF PALESTINE
Global support’s poured in for South Africa as it accuses Israel of genocide at the UN’s top court. Yesterday was the first day of the hearing at the International Court of Justice at The Hague.
And we’ve collected just some of the comments that have flooded social media.
For the last three months Israel has relentlessly bombed Palestinians, killing over 23,000. Tel Aviv claims it’s a justified response to Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7th. But its barbaric campaign has decimated one per cent of Gaza’s two million residents, half of which are children.
South Africa knows only too well what colonial occupation and apartheid look like and argues events in Palestine need to be viewed with 75 years of history in mind. It also says nothing warrants the scale of death and destruction unleashed on Gaza.
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Global support’s poured in for South Africa as it accuses Israel of genocide at the UN’s top court. Yesterday was the first day of the hearing at the International Court of Justice at The Hague.
And we’ve collected just some of the comments that have flooded social media.
For the last three months Israel has relentlessly bombed Palestinians, killing over 23,000. Tel Aviv claims it’s a justified response to Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7th. But its barbaric campaign has decimated one per cent of Gaza’s two million residents, half of which are children.
South Africa knows only too well what colonial occupation and apartheid look like and argues events in Palestine need to be viewed with 75 years of history in mind. It also says nothing warrants the scale of death and destruction unleashed on Gaza.
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From South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in The Hague to Ethiopia’s Christmas celebrations - this is our weekly photo dump.
The Hague, Netherlands - South Africa’s justice minister speaks after the first day of his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - A group performs outside Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport as fans arrive for the 34th African Cup of Nations.
Nairobi, Kenya - Firefighters and locals fight a blaze in the Kibera slum, caused (it’s believed) by an electrical transformer fault.
Mogadishu, Somalia - Female students wave a Somali flag during a protest against a controversial port deal signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland, giving Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea.
Abuja, Nigeria - Nigeria destroyed 2.5 tonnes of elephant tusks worth over $11.2 million, seized from wildlife traffickers as part of efforts to safeguard its diminishing elephant population.
The Hague, Netherlands - South Africa’s justice minister speaks after the first day of his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - A group performs outside Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport as fans arrive for the 34th African Cup of Nations.
Nairobi, Kenya - Firefighters and locals fight a blaze in the Kibera slum, caused (it’s believed) by an electrical transformer fault.
Mogadishu, Somalia - Female students wave a Somali flag during a protest against a controversial port deal signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland, giving Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea.
Abuja, Nigeria - Nigeria destroyed 2.5 tonnes of elephant tusks worth over $11.2 million, seized from wildlife traffickers as part of efforts to safeguard its diminishing elephant population.
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Cape Town, South Africa - Hundreds of people took to the streets in one of several demonstrations across the country in support of the Pretoria’s landmark genocide case against Israel.
Agadez, Niger - Wrestlers fight during the semi final of the National Sabre, a traditional wrestling competition.
Tunis, Tunisia - The president of the Tunisian press union speaks at a rally calling for the release of his colleague Zied El Heni, who was arrested on December 29th after criticising the country’s commerce minister during a radio show he hosts.
Kinshasa, DRC - Severe floods hit the capital after heavy rains caused the Congo River to burst its banks, forcing citizens to use wooden boats to get around.
Lalibela, Ethiopia - Priests chant and dance during the celebrations of Gena, the Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas, at the Bete Mariam church.
Agadez, Niger - Wrestlers fight during the semi final of the National Sabre, a traditional wrestling competition.
Tunis, Tunisia - The president of the Tunisian press union speaks at a rally calling for the release of his colleague Zied El Heni, who was arrested on December 29th after criticising the country’s commerce minister during a radio show he hosts.
Kinshasa, DRC - Severe floods hit the capital after heavy rains caused the Congo River to burst its banks, forcing citizens to use wooden boats to get around.
Lalibela, Ethiopia - Priests chant and dance during the celebrations of Gena, the Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas, at the Bete Mariam church.
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NO WESTERN SUPPORT FOR SOUTH AFRICA'S GENOCIDE CASE AGAINST ISRAEL
No Western country has supported South Africa's genocide case against Israel, which has besieged and militarily attacked the Gaza Strip, killing more than 23,000 Palestinians as it allegedly pursues militant group H*m*s.
A public hearing started yesterday and continues today at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands.
The West claims to uphold the 'rules-based order', freedom and human rights, but these countries have not come out to support what is widely being hailed as a landmark case in international litigation.
Some Western countries also supported the white-led, South African apartheid government while it reigned for more than 40 years. Maybe we need to accept that birds of a feather do indeed flock together.
No Western country has supported South Africa's genocide case against Israel, which has besieged and militarily attacked the Gaza Strip, killing more than 23,000 Palestinians as it allegedly pursues militant group H*m*s.
A public hearing started yesterday and continues today at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands.
The West claims to uphold the 'rules-based order', freedom and human rights, but these countries have not come out to support what is widely being hailed as a landmark case in international litigation.
Some Western countries also supported the white-led, South African apartheid government while it reigned for more than 40 years. Maybe we need to accept that birds of a feather do indeed flock together.
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SHOCKING STATS OF ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE
South Africa’s lawyers revealed the horror of Israel’s crimes in Gaza with shocking statistics. At the end of yesterday’s hearing in The Hague, barrister Blinne Ni Ghralaigh reeled off the magnitude of atrocities being committed.
Each day 247 Palestinians are being killed by Israel’s bombardment, nearly half of them children, while almost 4,000 homes are being destroyed. She went on to describe the deaths of pregnant women and infants having limbs amputated without anesthetic.
South Africa is making its case, at the International Court of Justice, that Israel’s committing genocide against Palestinians. Tel Aviv and its Washington backers refute the accusations. But South Africa wants the UN court to at least order Israel to halt its brutal massacre.
Surely it can’t refuse after hearing the barbaric scale of death and destruction that’s killed over 23,000 Palestinians?
South Africa’s lawyers revealed the horror of Israel’s crimes in Gaza with shocking statistics. At the end of yesterday’s hearing in The Hague, barrister Blinne Ni Ghralaigh reeled off the magnitude of atrocities being committed.
Each day 247 Palestinians are being killed by Israel’s bombardment, nearly half of them children, while almost 4,000 homes are being destroyed. She went on to describe the deaths of pregnant women and infants having limbs amputated without anesthetic.
South Africa is making its case, at the International Court of Justice, that Israel’s committing genocide against Palestinians. Tel Aviv and its Washington backers refute the accusations. But South Africa wants the UN court to at least order Israel to halt its brutal massacre.
Surely it can’t refuse after hearing the barbaric scale of death and destruction that’s killed over 23,000 Palestinians?
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HAITI 2010 EARTHQUAKE, 14 YEARS ON
On January 12th, 2010, the most destructive earthquake in Haitian history and one of the deadliest in the Americas took place. It caused widespread devastation, killing an estimated 222,550 people, injuring over 300,000 and leaving 1.5-million people homeless. The earthquake also caused widespread infrastructure damage.
Self-serving ‘humanitarian efforts’ in the aftermath played a huge role in the worsening of the tragedy.
Heritage Foundation, a think tank that has previously influenced US government policy, said this in the aftermath: “Amidst the suffering, the crisis in Haiti offers opportunities to the US.
On January 12th, 2010, the most destructive earthquake in Haitian history and one of the deadliest in the Americas took place. It caused widespread devastation, killing an estimated 222,550 people, injuring over 300,000 and leaving 1.5-million people homeless. The earthquake also caused widespread infrastructure damage.
Self-serving ‘humanitarian efforts’ in the aftermath played a huge role in the worsening of the tragedy.
Heritage Foundation, a think tank that has previously influenced US government policy, said this in the aftermath: “Amidst the suffering, the crisis in Haiti offers opportunities to the US.
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Continued….In addition to providing immediate humanitarian assistance, the US response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti offers opportunities to re-shape Haiti’s long-dysfunctional government and economy as well as to improve the image of the United States in the region.”
Most of the $6.4 billion pledged for reconstruction landed in the pockets of foreign contractors, UN agencies, the US military and international NGOs. In the years after the earthquake, only 3.5% of international aid was allocated to disaster prevention. Privatisation of aid, land grabs and exploitation of labour became the order of the day.
Today, the US is actively agitating for an armed intervention in Haiti - to deal with what it calls a ‘gang problem’ there, and enlisting the help of Kenya to be the ‘Blackface of imperialism.’
Is the US really interested in the well-being of Haitians? Tell us in the comments.
Most of the $6.4 billion pledged for reconstruction landed in the pockets of foreign contractors, UN agencies, the US military and international NGOs. In the years after the earthquake, only 3.5% of international aid was allocated to disaster prevention. Privatisation of aid, land grabs and exploitation of labour became the order of the day.
Today, the US is actively agitating for an armed intervention in Haiti - to deal with what it calls a ‘gang problem’ there, and enlisting the help of Kenya to be the ‘Blackface of imperialism.’
Is the US really interested in the well-being of Haitians? Tell us in the comments.
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Israel took the stand today, on the second day of hearings, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague to defend itself against South Africa's arguments. South Africa has accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians. Thus far, Israel's military has killed more than 23,000 Palestinians and has turned northern Gaza into an uninhabitable landscape, driving thousands south.
Tal Becker, legal advisor of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in his opening statement that South Africa put forward a 'distorted factual and picture.' He argued Pretoria's legal team is weaponising the term, 'genocide,' in its quest to 'erase Jewish history' and 'delegitimise' Israel.
Tal Becker, legal advisor of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in his opening statement that South Africa put forward a 'distorted factual and picture.' He argued Pretoria's legal team is weaponising the term, 'genocide,' in its quest to 'erase Jewish history' and 'delegitimise' Israel.
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Continued….Israel attempted to show South Africa enjoys close relations with H*m*s. It also argued Palestinian casualties in the Gaza Strip are a result of H*m*s embedding its militants within civilian infrastructure. Israel's legal team has asked the court to dismiss South Africa's request for an urgent provision to halt the war, calling it an attempt to deny Tel Aviv its right to self-defense and let H*m*s off the hook.
The ICJ is expected to issue a provisional ruling in a few weeks, while a final ruling may take years.
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SOUTH AFRICAN FM: WORLD AGAINST ISRAEL
South Africa’s foreign minister believes Israel will have a tough time convincing the world its bombardment of Gaza is just about stopping H*m*s. Too many innocent Palestinians have been killed for that argument to stand up, according to Naledi Pandor.
South Africa is laying out its case of genocide by Israel at the International Court of Justice, which is holding a two-day hearing. Yesterday it was told over 23,000 Palestinians have been killed at a rate of 250 a day.
Pandor also hit back at a slur campaign waged against her by Israel’s supporters, telling reporters: ‘Insults are the last refuge scourge of scoundrels.’ Her defiant tone in this clip summing up South Africa’s unwavering drive to stop the carnage.
South Africa’s foreign minister believes Israel will have a tough time convincing the world its bombardment of Gaza is just about stopping H*m*s. Too many innocent Palestinians have been killed for that argument to stand up, according to Naledi Pandor.
South Africa is laying out its case of genocide by Israel at the International Court of Justice, which is holding a two-day hearing. Yesterday it was told over 23,000 Palestinians have been killed at a rate of 250 a day.
Pandor also hit back at a slur campaign waged against her by Israel’s supporters, telling reporters: ‘Insults are the last refuge scourge of scoundrels.’ Her defiant tone in this clip summing up South Africa’s unwavering drive to stop the carnage.
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