Safiya Ali, PhD

Trini. Muslim. Lawyer. Overthinker. Researcher /Lecturer in International Law, Caribbean Integration and how to be better, and better the world. #UWI

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

@LicyLaw Coffee and cafés should have had first place in my thesis acknowledgements

[CNC3TV @CNC3TV]

International law lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Dr Safiya Ali, says while smaller Caribbean states may feel tempted to align with powerful actors such as the United States, recent US military actions in the region underscore the need for stronger regional solidarity grounded in international law and national sovereignty.

For more: https://t.co/UDfkjjN8VT

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

@buhdahwee The leaders didn't want independence. They expressly wanted to be a dominion of the UK, like Canada and India back then...some autonomy but still part of the venerated British empire. And that hasn't changed for many...the whole CCJ debate...

[UWI_STA_FacultyofLaw @UWI_STA_Law]

Programme for the UNCITRAL LAC Days Seminar 2024

[UWI_STA_FacultyofLaw @UWI_STA_Law]

Inviting all interested persons to the fifth edition of the UNCITRAL LAC DAYS 2024, which will take place on Friday 29th November, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., EC Time, via Zoom.

Zoom Details Below:
Zoom link: https://t.co/tfynPUaMeY
Meeting ID: 945 5063 6604
Passcode: 612198

[CCJ @CaribbeanCourt]

On Tuesday, 29th October 2024 at 11:00 a.m. AST, the Hon. Mme. Justice Chantal Ononaiwu will officially be sworn-in as a Judge of the #CCJ. View the ceremony live here: https://t.co/AaOvEyaqpk

[UWI_STA_FacultyofLaw @UWI_STA_Law]

Music Copyright Ownership: Factors Behind the Increase in Writer Credits & Rights Clearance at 12.30 AST via Zoom with our very own Dr. Emma Perot

Register here: https://t.co/6COV0GdzsI
Zoom link: https://t.co/VugllJfTH8
Meeting ID: 938 1063 4893
Passcode: 511353

[UWI_STA_FacultyofLaw @UWI_STA_Law]

Save the Date
Sports Law Conference 2024

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

@DagnyReformed Congrats Jess! Very happy for you.

[CARICOM Secretary General @SG_CARICOM]

The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. We join the Region and the international community in mourning his loss, and in lauding his life marked by committed service and excellence. https://t.co/6DsGiREdLI

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

@Shahnaz76 Congratulations! This sounds like a great post for you and in line with what you are especially good at! Also happy you get to follow this issue.

[Sir Ronald Sanders @sirronsanders]

ITLOS Advisory Opinion is a game changer. It is a significant in the legal landscape related to because it will shape actions on climate change at the international legal level and within the corporate sector." See commenttary: https://t.co/mD6dRz91aQ

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

@LicyLaw It is infinitely more boring to listen to a Test match on your parents' radio while captive in the car in traffic. But they converted us to enjoy watching cricket and going to the Oval.

[Kevz Politics @KevzPolitics]

#BREAKING: Barbados announces decision to formally recognise Palestine as a state - becoming the 11th CARICOM state to do so.

Foreign Minister Kerrie Symmonds reiterated while Barbados has always called for a two-state solution it never itself diplomatically recognised the State of Palestine and said “how can we say we want a two state solution if we do not recognise Palestine as a state”

Symmonds also disclosed formal discussions with Palestine took place September 2023

[The Global South Initiative @GlobalSouthInit]

This Thursday 4.30 pm FAB 3.31! Join us for a really moving film, and some thoughtful discussion, as part of our film screenings this month on #resistance. Let's build #solidarity among #GlobalSouth communities.
And there will be pizza!

[The Global South Initiative @GlobalSouthInit]

Join us Thursday April 4th at 4.30 p.m. for a viewing and discussion of the compelling Palestinian film "Where Should the Birds Fly" @WhrShdBirdsFly (Fida Qishta). A light Iftar included #RamadanMubarak
Room FAB 3.31 @wicidwarwick
Register https://t.co/663eoztZ6b

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#BREAKING
Security Council ADOPTS resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire, and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages

IN FAVOR: 14
AGAINST: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 (US)

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https://t.co/chqgoyKICb

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

“The utter annihilation of Beit Hanoun and the destruction of al-Zahra and Khan Younis, are evidence that Israeli use of force has made life impossible by making them uninhabitable,” said Rajagopal, the UN rapporteur. https://t.co/m03yyxvdGd

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

Like everyone else, waiting curiously to read Judge Sebutinde’s opinionl She was even the sole vote against the order for humanitarian measures!

[Safiya Ali, PhD @SafiyaAliTT]

ICJ: There is a dispute bt #SouthAfrica & #Israel based on assessment of official statements
SA entitled to bring the dispute
#ICJ has jurisdiction
Israel’s acts plausibly constitute acts of #genocide
Provisional measures granted to prevent irreparable harm to #Palestinians

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have ordered Israel to take steps to limit killings and acts of genocide in Gaza and to allow in humanitarian aid, but the court did not insist on a ceasefire.