International Law – Page 6 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

International Court of Justice claims jurisdiction to hear Iran’s dispute against US sanctions

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

The highest UN court for international disputes between states has ruled that it does have jurisdiction to hear a case brought by Iran challenging US sanctions against Tehran. … Read More >International Court of Justice claims jurisdiction to hear Iran’s dispute against US sanctions

Russia

US breaks all rules in international politics – Kremlin

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021By Editor

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that “experience shows that there are no such ‘red lines’ left at all” … Read More >US breaks all rules in international politics – Kremlin

US must stop using Hong Kong, Taiwan & Tibet to meddle in China’s domestic affairs — Beijing

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020By Editor

China said it “strongly opposes” new US laws on Taiwan and Tibet, as well as pressure from Washington to release Hong Kong activists charged with illegal border crossing. … Read More >US must stop using Hong Kong, Taiwan & Tibet to meddle in China’s domestic affairs — Beijing

Russia

Russia says US ‘violating international law’ by backing Morocco’s claims to Western Sahara in deal normalising ties with Israel

Posted on December 12, 2020December 12, 2020By Editor

One of Russia’s top diplomats has told journalists that Washington’s move to back Morocco’s claims to sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara undermines international efforts in the region. … Read More >Russia says US ‘violating international law’ by backing Morocco’s claims to Western Sahara in deal normalising ties with Israel

EU

Poll shows 57% of young Muslims in France believe Sharia law more important than national law

Posted on November 7, 2020November 7, 2020By Editor

A new opinion poll has shown France’s Muslim population to be increasingly disconnected from the general population, with 57 percent of young Muslims believing French law to be subordinate to Sharia law. … Read More >Poll shows 57% of young Muslims in France believe Sharia law more important than national law

EU states call on Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank as the plan violates intl law

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020By Editor

Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain condemned Tel-Aviv’s plans to build over 4,900 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, urging Israel and Palestine to resume a “credible dialogue.” … Read More >EU states call on Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank as the plan violates intl law

UK

‘It does break international law’: UK’s Northern Ireland secretary admits London’s internal market bill violates Brexit agreement

Posted on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020By Editor

The proposed internal market bill touted by London could jeopardize the Brexit process, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has admitted, since it allows the UK to override parts of its deal with the EU on Northern Ireland. … Read More >‘It does break international law’: UK’s Northern Ireland secretary admits London’s internal market bill violates Brexit agreement

World

Killing of Iran’s Quds Force chief Soleimani by US ‘MOST LIKELY violates international law’ – UN Rapporteur

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020By Editor

The UN’s top expert on extrajudicial executions said that Washington’s decision to assassinate the commander of the Iranian elite Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, cannot be justified under international law. … Read More >Killing of Iran’s Quds Force chief Soleimani by US ‘MOST LIKELY violates international law’ – UN Rapporteur

EU

‘The West has violated international law numerous times’ – former Austrian FM Karin Kneissl to RT

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019By Editor

The West and the EU, which have violated international law numerous times, must decide whether the same rules exist for all before preaching them to others, former Austrian FM Karin Kneissl said. … Read More >‘The West has violated international law numerous times’ – former Austrian FM Karin Kneissl to RT

US Settlement Offer ‘Totally Contradicts With International Law’ – Abbas Spokesman

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019By Editor

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, said Monday that the US move “contradicts totally with international law”, according to Reuters and AFP. … Read More >US Settlement Offer ‘Totally Contradicts With International Law’ – Abbas Spokesman