Germany is currently facing accusations of aiding genocide in Gaza brought by Nicaragua before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In response, Germany has refuted these allegations, asserting that Nicaragua's perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict is one-sided.
Germany's legal representative, Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, argued at the ICJ that Nicaragua's case overlooks pertinent facts and legal considerations.
She emphasized Germany's humanitarian aid to civilians and contested Nicaragua's portrayal of Germany's military support to Israel as distorted. Additionally, she highlighted Germany's acknowledgment of Hamas's obligations under international humanitarian law, contrasting it with Nicaragua's stance.
Nicaragua seeks provisional measures from the ICJ to halt Germany's military aid to Israel and to reinstate funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.
The ICJ is expected to deliver a preliminary decision in the coming weeks, with the full case potentially extending over several years. Germany, while historically supportive of Israel, has increasingly voiced concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and has faced criticism for its arms exports to Israel.
Key points:
1. Germany is accused by Nicaragua of facilitating genocide in Gaza, leading to a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
2. Germany refutes the allegations, claiming Nicaragua's perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict is one-sided.
3. Germany's legal representative at the ICJ argues that Nicaragua's case overlooks facts and legal considerations, emphasizing Germany's humanitarian aid to civilians.
4. Germany contests Nicaragua's portrayal of its military support to Israel as distorted and highlights its recognition of Hamas's obligations under international law.
5. Nicaragua seeks provisional measures from the ICJ to halt Germany's military aid to Israel and reinstate funding to UNRWA.
6. The ICJ is expected to deliver a preliminary decision in the coming weeks, with the full case potentially extending over several years.
7. Germany, historically supportive of Israel, has expressed increasing concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and has faced criticism for its arms exports to Israel.
What is ICJ?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, is the main judicial body of the United Nations.
key features:
Purpose: It settles legal disputes between countries based on international law. Additionally, it provides advisory opinions on legal matters to authorized UN bodies.
Location: The Hague, Netherlands, specifically at the Peace Palace. Interestingly, it's the only principal UN organ outside of New York City.
Establishment: Founded in 1946, succeeding the Permanent Court of International Justice.
Judges: 15 judges elected for nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and Security Council.
Jurisdiction:Worldwide, with 193 member states.
Process: Countries bring cases to the ICJ, and the court issues rulings that are final and binding. However, the ICJ itself cannot enforce its decisions.
If you'd like to learn more about the ICJ, you can explore their official website or search for news articles on recent cases they are involved in.
Current Judges:
President:Nawaf Salam (Lebanon)
Vice-President:Julia Sebutinde (Uganda)
Judge:Peter Tomka (Slovakia)
Judge:Ronny Abraham (France)
Judge:Dalveer Bhandari (India)
And more!!
( Updates awaited as the hearing is in progress....)
Refrence: ICJ,DW Network, BBC , CNN ,
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