Genocide Convention Stories

Sudan tells World Court UAE fuels Darfur genocide

Reuters | Apr 10, 2025

The UAE has repeatedly dismissed the filing of the case as a political game and have argued the ICJ, also known as the World Court, has no legal power...

UN Secretary General warns of rising hate speech as world marks 31st commemoration of Rwandan Genocide

Mary Wambui | Apr 07, 2025

Rwandan High Commissioner to Kenya Ambassador Martin Ngoga termed the day as a period of profound sorrow and deep reflection not just for Rwandans but...

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...

Explainer: Mass graves in Gaza: what do we know?

Reuters | Apr 25, 2024

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...