1949 Genocide Convention Stories

Israel must be stopped, South Africa tells World Court
Reuters  |  May 16, 2024

South Africa also asked the court to order Israel to allow unimpeded access to Gaza for UN officials, organisations providing humanitarian aid, and jo...

South Africa applauds World Court's new order on Gaza situation
Amina Wako  |  Mar 29, 2024

According to Gaza's health ministry, more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes and attacks since then.

Explainer: What is the Genocide Convention?
United Nations  |  Jan 12, 2024

South Africa’s case stated that Israel “has failed to prevent genocide and has failed to prosecute direct and overt incitement to genocide”.

South Africa accuses Israel of breaching Genocide Convention
Agency  |  Jan 11, 2024

Pretoria has lodged an urgent appeal to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to force Israel to "immediately suspend" its military operations in G...

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