Islamic State Evicts Iraq farmers
The group`s takeover of farms in Qaraqosh, 30km from Mosul, has caused fear among residents, and a jump in food prices. Qaraqosh—In the dark of night, on a farm about 30km southeast of Iraq`s second largest
Published : 29 July 2014
UN-HRC to Investigate Gaza Crimes
GENEVA—The UN Human Rights Council met in Special Session on 23 July 2014, following the launch of the Israeli military operation, “Protective Edge,” directed at Gaza. In the three weeks since, Israel has killed more
Published : 24 July 2014
HIC: “Tear Down Endless wall of Impunity”
Last Wednesday was the 10thanniversary of the historic Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on “the Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,” issued on July
Published : 15 July 2014
Gaza Back Story: "It`s about Land"
OK, so by this afternoon, the exchange rate of death in two days was 40-0 in favour of Israel. But now for the Gaza story you won’t be hearing from anyone else in the next
Published : 13 July 2014
Palestine: Hundreds of Homes Destroyed thousands Injured and Displaced
The language of war leaves something lost in translation. Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya`alon on Saturday spoke of "achievements" and the destruction of "significant targets" in his country`s airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza. But on the
Published : 13 July 2014
Palestine: Israel Attacks Gaza Homes
Israeli offensive on Gaza continues for the second consecutive day: houses destroyed while residents inside; Palestinian deaths rise to 22, including 6 children 3 women, and 255 wounded, including 107 children and 64 women; and
Published : 11 July 2014
10 Years after ICJ Ruling: Time for Concrete Action
Leading international jurists and legal networks from all continents, among them UN special Rapporteurs, acting and former judges, leading law professors as well as national and continental professional associations, called on the United Nations Secretary
Published : 09 July 2014
The Next Breadbasket
Humanitarian groups that deal with global hunger and peasants’ rights call corporate land deals neocolonialism and agri-imperialism. Yet veterans of agricultural development say the massive infusion of private cash, infrastructure, and technology that such deals
Published : 07 July 2014
Yemen: Shabwa Lands Dispute Claims 17 Lives
SANA`A—Seventeen were killed and three others injured Tuesday in a land dispute between the al-Balharith and al-Tuhaif tribes. The land in question lies on the border of Shabwa and Marib governorates. It is believed to be
Published : 03 July 2014
