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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. FpUser ◴[26 Jan 24 21:44 UTC] No.39148926[source]▶
And the US had threatened military force and sanctions should ICC ever decide to go after American. So what's your point?
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2. protomolecule ◴[26 Jan 24 23:48 UTC] No.39150517[source]▶
The US actually put sanctions on the members of the ICC. [0]

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_and_the_Internat...