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With the news that Australian writer Yang Hengjun was given a suspended death sentence by a Chinese court, La Trobe political experts are available to provide commentary. Professor Nick Bisley Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences School Operations at La Trobe UniversityE: [email protected] M: 0487 448 734 Professor Bec Strating Director of La Trobe … Continued
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Media release | Friday, 2 February 2024 A coalition of aid groups have written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong urging them to publicly back an interim International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that the state of Israel prevent possible acts of genocide in Gaza. The letter from peak body … Continued
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THE HAGUE, Jan 29 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ highest court will rule on Friday whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law by saying its invasion was launched to stop an alleged genocide. Reference:https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/icj-rule-jurisdiction-russia-ukraine-genocide-case-2024-01-29/ Expert:Professor Sarah Williams from UNSW Law & Justice is available to comment … Continued
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A US-Australian agreement came into force today, which raises the requirements of service providers holding electronic data for the purpose of countering serious crime including the online sexual exploitation of children. The agreement strengthens international cooperation by requiring more timely access by law enforcement to data held by electronic service providers in each country to … Continued
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Australian Red Cross is set to receive a critical investment of $2million from the Australian Government that aims to proactively address the impacts of El Niño in the Pacific region and Timor-Leste. Anticipating severe drought conditions and increased cyclone activity, Australian Red Cross will be able to ensure local Red Cross Societies across the Pacific … Continued
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The Australian Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) strongly condemns the Australian Government’s decision to pause funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and urges it to immediately change course and reinstate this funding as part of its obligation to prevent genocide in Gaza. Australia’s decision to … Continued
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Media release | Saturday, 27 January 2024 The Australian Council For International Development welcomes today’s interim ruling by the International Court of Justice on the Gaza war. “ACFID urges Australia to amplify global calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to stop the bloodshed,” ACFID CEO Marc Purcell said. “The humanitarian situation in Gaza is … Continued
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Last night, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) put Israel on notice for genocide, ordering that the state implement provisional measures to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The essence of this finding is that the court believes that Israel may be guilty of genocide and as such has ordered that it ends all acts … Continued
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Media release | Friday, 26 January 2024 Sixteen global human rights and humanitarian organisations have declared a joint call for all states to immediately halt the transfer of weapons, parts and ammunition to Israel and Palestinian armed groups. The group said this halt is vital to implement while there is risk that foreign-produced arms could … Continued
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The Victims of the Chinese Communist Party say “It is important that these questions are asked of China – it is more important that we continue to demand answers and the end to China’s human rights abuses.” The Victims of the Chinese Communist Party say “It is important that these questions are asked of China … Continued
