Cape Town – Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola is leading a delegation to the United Nations International Court of Justice in the Hague.
South Africa has approached the court under the Genocide Convention, accusing Israel of committing acts of genocide in the context of its attacks on Gaza.
The minister expressed determination to end the ongoing genocide in Gaza and commended global leaders who have supported the case.
The South African legal team has arrived at The Hague, Netherlands, where Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, who is leading the team, will present South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) tomorrow. https://t.co/UMpKm1FJfC
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“We are determined to see the end of the genocide that is currently taking place in Gaza. We are most encouraged by leaders of the world who have not blunted their consciousness and have stood on the right side of history by supporting a case that seeks to protect the rights of human beings, regardless of their nationality or ethnicity,” Lamola said on Tuesday.
The delegation includes diplomats and officials, and senior political figures like Jeremy Corbyn from progressive parties worldwide.
The ministry plans to provide updates on media activities throughout the week.
Meanwhile, according to EWN, several countries, including Namibia, the Maldives, and Pakistan, are expressing support for South Africa’s dispute against Israel in the ICJ.
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Additionally, South American nations like Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela have recently voiced support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, the report said.
Namibia, a neighbour and ally of South Africa in the anti-apartheid struggle, openly supports South Africa’s case, emphasising the Palestinian people’s rights to self-determination, independence, and freedom.
“Namibia both identifies and aligns with the arguments put forward by the Republic of South Africa and reiterates her long-standing support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, independence and freedom,” the report quoted Namibia’s deputy representative to the UN, Helena Kuzee as saying.
South Africa is set to present its arguments on Thursday, followed by Israel on Friday.
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