Truthout
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
UK Court Gives Biden Chance to Dodge Assange Appeal by “Assuring” His Rights
The WikiLeaks publisher could be extradited if the US gives “satisfactory assurances” of rights and no death penalty.
Israel Remains Intent on Genocide Despite World Court Orders
After the ICJ told Israel not to commit genocide, it killed, wounded and denied aid to tens of thousands of Gazans.
Israel Didn’t Even Try to Defend the Legality of Its Occupation to World Court
Israel’s system is “an even more extreme form of the apartheid" than South Africa’s was, South African ambassador said.
US Refuses to Assure UK Judges That Assange Won’t Be Executed If He’s Extradited
UK law prohibits extradition to a country that may impose capital punishment.
Supreme Court All But Ignores January 6 During Trump Disqualification Argument
Only Sonia Sotomayor appears willing to obey the command of the Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment.
US Judge Admits Horror of Gaza Genocide, But Will He Dismiss Case Against Biden?
The judge noted that the US government doesn’t dispute the uncontradicted evidence of a “genocide in progress.”
What Happens Now That the ICJ Has Ordered Israel Not to Engage in Genocide?
The ICJ ruling was a victory for Palestinians and for international law. Here are possible avenues for enforcement.
Biden’s Illegal Bombing of Yemen Intensifies the Risk of Regional War
The Houthis say their attacks in the Red Sea will continue until there is a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel Tells ICJ It Has the “Most Moral Army in the World” at Genocide Hearing
South Africa presented a powerful and compelling case that Israel is violating the Genocide Convention.
Israel Is Terrified the World Court Will Decide It’s Committing Genocide
South Africa, a party to the Genocide Convention, charged Israel with genocide in the International Court of Justice.