[I was recently on Political Misfits talking about invoking the Genocide Convention and other issues, see here — at around 16:45 mark.] Stopping Genocide by Craig Murray: Every single state in the world has a positive duty to intervene to prevent the Genocide in Gaza now, not after a court has reached a determination of genocide. This is made crystal clear in para 431 of the International Court of Justice judgment in
"And that was how the discussion went. Arab, African and South American states stressed the urgent need to stop the current genocide; developed nations stressed the need for states to control social media and counter “disinformation” and anti-semitism. "
In the real world folks are putting feet in the street in epic numbers week after week after week!
Thanks. I really wish people would have vigils at UN missions of the countries one would hope would invoke the Genocide Convention. I guess I should write a piece to that effect.
Fab idea try Veterans for Peace.. pretty sure they were originator of Assange vigils at UK consulate & protests at Blackrock.. they have members across the globe & can organize!
Somehow Sam, you managed to convey your cry of despair in beautiful heartfelt prose without the hyperbolic rending of garments. If we listen, the atrocities speak for themselves. This quiet almost hypnotic acceptance of feeling too powerless to counter Israel/US genocide may just illustrate a more violent interpretation of Hannah Arrendt's 'banality of evil'. Your desire that China will somehow become involved is unlikely. The best hope for meaningful international intervention comes from Russia... if not directly, then through example. They've proven to much of the world, especially those countries surrounding Palestine, that they no longer have to be cowed by, nor subservient to the hegemon.
"And that was how the discussion went. Arab, African and South American states stressed the urgent need to stop the current genocide; developed nations stressed the need for states to control social media and counter “disinformation” and anti-semitism. "
In the real world folks are putting feet in the street in epic numbers week after week after week!
NYC yesterday <3 https://www.flickr.com/photos/pameladrew/albums/72177720313258165/
Thanks. I really wish people would have vigils at UN missions of the countries one would hope would invoke the Genocide Convention. I guess I should write a piece to that effect.
Fab idea try Veterans for Peace.. pretty sure they were originator of Assange vigils at UK consulate & protests at Blackrock.. they have members across the globe & can organize!
Somehow Sam, you managed to convey your cry of despair in beautiful heartfelt prose without the hyperbolic rending of garments. If we listen, the atrocities speak for themselves. This quiet almost hypnotic acceptance of feeling too powerless to counter Israel/US genocide may just illustrate a more violent interpretation of Hannah Arrendt's 'banality of evil'. Your desire that China will somehow become involved is unlikely. The best hope for meaningful international intervention comes from Russia... if not directly, then through example. They've proven to much of the world, especially those countries surrounding Palestine, that they no longer have to be cowed by, nor subservient to the hegemon.