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ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza, stops short of ordering ceasefire

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TheCapeGreek ◴[26 Jan 24 18:59 UTC] No.39146526[source]▶
I usually refrain from making much political commentary.

I will say this: SA is a deeply troubled country, but for once I think the ruling government has actually done a good thing by pursuing this.

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timcobb ◴[26 Jan 24 19:53 UTC] No.39147305[source]▶
> South Africa asks ICC to exempt it from Putin arrest

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2YY1E6/

SA does not really present itself as an earnest or true actor in the sphere oh human rights.

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1. lenkite ◴[26 Jan 24 20:40 UTC] No.39147994[source]▶
Arresting a head of a nuclear-armed state ? One that does not subscribe to the ICC ? How moronic would one have to be ?

Amusingly, the Biden govt had no issues officially supporting the ICC to deliver a ruling against Russia despite the US not being a party to the ICC themselves. That's like having your cake and eating it too.

None of China, India, Russia, and the United States are parties to the ICC.