World Oct 22 WATCH: Israel must allow U.N. workers to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza, ICJ finds By Molly Quell, Associated Press
World Jul 24 UN’s top court delivered a landmark opinion on climate justice. What’s next? The ruling was the result of years of efforts by activists and small island nations and initiated by Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, a group of young Pacific Islanders facing the existential threat of rising sea levels, and led… By Kenichi Serino
World Jul 23 WATCH: UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law The International Court of Justice on Wednesday delivered an advisory opinion in a landmark case about nations' obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don't. By Molly Quell, Mike Corder, Associated Press
World May 05 The UN’s top court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case alleging UAE funded rebel paramilitaries The UAE called Sudan's case a publicity stunt and, in a hearing last month, argued the case should be dismissed. By Molly Quell, Associated Press
World Jun 06 Spain asks to join South Africa’s case at UN court accusing Israel of genocide Spain is the first European country to take the step after South Africa filed its case with the International Court of Justice late last year. It alleged that Israel was breaching the genocide convention in its military assault that has… By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
May 10 South Africa again requests emergency measures from world court to restrain Israel’s assault on Gaza By Molly Quell, Associated Press The request Friday is the fourth for additional measures by South Africa, which filed a genocide case against Israel late last year at the International Court of Justice. Continue reading
Apr 30 The top UN court rejects Nicaragua’s request for Germany to halt military aid to Israel By Mike Corder, Associated Press Germany argued at hearings in the case that it has barely exported any weapons to Israel since the offensive against Gaza started following the deadly incursion into southern Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7. Continue reading
Apr 08 Nicaragua asks top UN court to stop German military aid to Israel amid war in Gaza By Mike Corder, Associated Press Nicaragua’s allegations represent the latest legal attempt by a country with historic ties to the Palestinian people to stop Israel’s offensive. They come amid growing calls for Israel’s allies to stop supplying the country with weapons. Continue reading
Apr 07 Top UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel’s war in Gaza By Mike Corder, Associated Press Preliminary hearings open Monday at the United Nations’ top court in a case that seeks an end to German military and other aid to Israel, based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in… Continue reading
Mar 18 Israel asks UN court to reject South Africa’s request for interim orders to prevent starvation in Gaza By Mike Corder, Associated Press Israel’s response was published on the day that the U.N. food agency said that “famine is imminent” in northern Gaza. About 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger. Continue reading