Thank you Ambassador @KumarIyerUK and the @UKMissionGeneva for hosting this reception for the @UN International Law Commission as we meet in Geneva to continue our task of promoting the progressive development of international law and its codification.
Palmerston, Diplocat extraordinaire, passed away peacefully on 12 February. “Palmy” was a special member of the Government House team in Bermuda, and a much loved family member. He was a wonderful companion, with a gentle nature, and will be sorely missed.
Every time I speak with @DapoAkandeLaw, I am reminded not only of his depth of international legal knowledge and experience, but his staunch support for the rule of law and peaceful settlement of disputes.
He will make an outstanding judge if elected to the @CIJ_ICJ.
א-שריף היה העיתונאי החשוב ברצועה, שדיווחיו מן השטח קיבלו את התפוצה הגדולה ביותר בעולם. *זו הסיבה* שצה"ל רצח אותו. האיקס סומן על גבו מזמן. העיתוי אינו מקרי: כיבוש העיר עזה יבשר גל זוועות שעדיין לא נראו כמותן. חייבים להחשיך את האמת.
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@AnshelPfeffer I would suggest ‘quagmire’ on the basis that it was used in Vietnam so evokes being increasingly bogged down with no objectives or end point while the bodies pile high.
ישראל מאיצה את הטיהור האתני במסאפר יטא
בנוסף על אלימות מתנחלים יומיומית בכפרי מסאפר יטא שבדרום הר חברון, והריסת הבתים החוזרת ונשנית בידי המדינה, נשקפת כעת סכנת גירוש מיידית ל-14 קהילות מסאפר יטא, השוכנות באזור שישראל הכריזה עליו כ"שטח אש 918".
בחודש שעבר החליטו מוסדות התכנון הישראליים לדחות את כל הבקשות התכנוניות שהגישו פלסטינים תושבי הקהילות, בתואנה המופרכת של "צורך ביטחוני" לקיים אימונים צבאיים בשטח האש. זהו שימוש מעוות ומניפולטיבי במושג ״צורך בטחוני״ שאינו עומד בהגדרות המשפט הבינלאומי.
כעת נסללה הדרך להחרבת קהילות שלמות, בתים, בתי ספר ותשתיות, בתוך ימים או שבועות ספורים, ולמעשה, לגירוש התושבים מאדמותיהם ולהשתלטות ישראלית מלאה על השטח וסיפוחו.
Delighted to again welcome lawyers from the @RoyalNavy and @FCDOGovUK to Oxford for the International Law Course, where they presented at our final PIL seminar.
We’ve had an amazing year - many thanks to our presenters and all who participated. See you next academic year!👋
A pleasure to speak to the diplomatic community in Geneva about the relevance of @CIJ_ICJ to the settlement of disputes & the work of international organisations that form the backbone of the multilateral system.
Thanks for the warm welcome @SimonManleyFCDO and @UKMissionGeneva.
The International Court of Justice provides predictability, stability and security.
As the 🇬🇧 candidate for the ICJ, I will use my experience advising states from every region of the globe to strengthen the international rule of law at every opportunity, for the benefit of all.
This week marks 79 years of the International Court of Justice. It plays an essential role resolving disputes peacefully between States.
At the @UN, UK ICJ candidate @DapoAkandeLaw shared the extensive international expertise and experience he would bring if elected as a judge.
Here at the @UN, I am reminded why I wanted to be an international lawyer and why it is a privilege to be the UK candidate for the @CIJ_ICJ.
It would be an even greater privilege to serve the Court as a judge and work together to help the ICJ meet the challenges before it today.
@SnellArthur That’s done! Thanks for sharing your expertise. It is very welcome and appreciated in a world devoid of nuance. Have a wonderful Christmas!
@SnellArthur This was a fantastic episode which I’ll definitely have to listen to again as it was so jam-packed full of insights.
On a separate note, I was going to get my partner a gift subscription to your podcast for Christmas, what’s the best platform for doing that?
Delighted to be back in New York for International Law Week @UN and for the launch of my campaign as the 🇬🇧candidate for election as a Judge of the International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ. Many thanks @BWoodward_UN for your support!
@QuietRiotPod@sturdyAlex Thank you for this thoughtful and necessary piece Alex. Going through this with my father your words resonated deeply. I too found the mocking and performative cruelty unsettling. Thank you for shinning a light on it.