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Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government

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Sonntag, Juni 2, 2024
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For 30 years the ANC had a comfortable majority which allowed it to shape policy at home and abroad.

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  • For 30 years the ANC had a comfortable majority which allowed it to shape policy at home and abroad.
  • The outgoing administration’s approach to foreign policy became more assertive recently.
  • With 40% of the national parliamentary seats, the ANC will have to negotiate its policy positions with its coalition partner, or partners.
  • South Africa has also sought to be a voice for Africa and the broader global south.

Democratic Alliance

  • The two issues that are most likely to be a sticking point for the Democratic Alliance are the ANC government’s attitude towards Israel and its relationship with Russia.
  • In its election manifesto, the Democratic Alliance lists seven priorities.
  • And Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen refuses to call Israel’s conduct of its war on Gaza an act of genocide, saying:
    One man’s genocide is another man’s freedom.

uMkhonto weSizwe Party and Economic Freedom Fighters

  • In its manifesto, the Economic Freedom Fighters party champions greater continental integration.
  • Further afield, it not only supports Palestinians but also advocates giving weapons to Hamas, according to its leader, Julius Malema.
  • The uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s manifesto is more moderated.
  • The country, therefore, would see more foreign policy continuity under an ANC-uMkhonto weSizwe Party coalition, while there would be major stability-threatening disagreements within an ANC-Democratic Alliance or ANC-Economic Freedom Front government.

Domestic and foreign policies

Genocide Determination Bill [HL]

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Sonntag, Juni 2, 2024
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A Bill to provide for the High Court in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Court of Session in Scotland to make preliminary determinations concerning the undertakings made by the United Kingdom as a Contracting Party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (“Genocide Convention”) under international law; for the referral of such determinations to relevant international courts or organisations; for response to reports on genocide; and for connected purposes.

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  • A Bill to provide for the High Court in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Court of Session in Scotland to make preliminary determinations concerning the undertakings made by the United Kingdom as a Contracting Party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (“Genocide Convention”) under international law; for the referral of such determinations to relevant international courts or organisations; for response to reports on genocide; and for connected purposes.

Genocide (Prevention and Response) Bill [HL]

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Dienstag, Mai 28, 2024
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A Bill to make provision about prevention of and response to genocide and other atrocity crimes.

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A Bill to make provision about prevention of and response to genocide and other atrocity crimes.

Amid a sharp rise in antisemitism on college campuses: University Presidents from United States and Canada Unite at Auschwitz for the 2024 International March of the Living

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid a sharp rise in antisemitism on US campuses, especially after the October 7th attacks in Israel, the International March of the Living launched the first ever University Presidents and Chancellors Mission from the United States and Canada to the annual March of the Living which took place on the Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 6th, 2024.

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  • The March of Living program brings participants to Poland to show a rich history of Jewish culture alongside sites of Jewish persecution.
  • By participating in this mission, the hope is that university leaders will bring home their insights to fight antisemitism, hatred, and racism on campus.
  • The cohort of university presidents and chancellors from America and Canada that took part in the 2024 International March of the Living was led by Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman.
  • The university presidents came from a diverse group of colleges and universities, including public, private, faith-based, and historically Black colleges and universities.

Armenian Political Prisoner, Ruben Vardanyan, Granted Permission to Speak With Family Who Plea for End to His Hunger Strike

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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YEREVAN, Armenia, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family members confirmed that thanks to the growing international public and government awareness, illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, was granted permission to speak to his wife, Veronika, today. This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.

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  • This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.
  • The family was finally able to plead with Mr. Vardanyan to end the hunger strike in light of his deteriorating health condition.
  • After his hunger strike began, he was denied regular telephone calls with family, adding to the list of Azerbaijan's violations of international norms.
  • Mr. Vardanyan's case is also separated from the other seven political prisoners, prompting questions about whether he is being politically singled out.

Armenian Political Prisoner, Ruben Vardanyan, Granted Permission to Speak With Family Who Plea for End to His Hunger Strike

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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YEREVAN, Armenia, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family members confirmed that thanks to the growing international public and government awareness, illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, was granted permission to speak to his wife, Veronika, today. This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.

Key Points: 
  • This marks only his second call to his family after nearly three weeks of incommunicado detention since Mr. Vardanyan launched his hunger strike on April 5.
  • The family was finally able to plead with Mr. Vardanyan to end the hunger strike in light of his deteriorating health condition.
  • After his hunger strike began, he was denied regular telephone calls with family, adding to the list of Azerbaijan's violations of international norms.
  • Mr. Vardanyan's case is also separated from the other seven political prisoners, prompting questions about whether he is being politically singled out.

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Co-Founder Noubar Afeyan Issues Global Call To Prevent A Second Armenian Genocide

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative today announced that co-founder Noubar Afeyan has issued a global call to action to prevent a second Armenian genocide, on this 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Day of Remembrance.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative today announced that co-founder Noubar Afeyan has issued a global call to action to prevent a second Armenian genocide, on this 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Day of Remembrance.
  • Afeyan made the global call to action in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The London Times, as well as on global social media channels.
  • Meanwhile, escalating clashes on Armenia's border continue to fuel growing fears that Azerbaijan may be planning to invade Armenia itself.
  • It's time to step up to prevent the massacres of the future."

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Co-Founder Noubar Afeyan Issues Global Call To Prevent A Second Armenian Genocide

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024
Genocide, Atrocity, Fear, Armenian genocide, Ethnic cleansing, The Times, The Washington Post, The New York Times, History, Call, Prisoner, Government, Carpet

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative today announced that co-founder Noubar Afeyan has issued a global call to action to prevent a second Armenian genocide, on this 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Day of Remembrance.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative today announced that co-founder Noubar Afeyan has issued a global call to action to prevent a second Armenian genocide, on this 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Day of Remembrance.
  • Afeyan made the global call to action in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The London Times, as well as on global social media channels.
  • Meanwhile, escalating clashes on Armenia's border continue to fuel growing fears that Azerbaijan may be planning to invade Armenia itself.
  • It's time to step up to prevent the massacres of the future."

Armenian Political Prisoner Initiates Hunger Strike in Baku, According to Free Armenian Prisoners

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Samstag, April 20, 2024
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YEREVAN, Armenia, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, announced today that he entered into a hunger strike to demand the immediate and unconditional release of himself, and the other Armenian prisoners illegally held in Baku.  

Key Points: 
  • Tellingly, since his hunger strike began, his family's regular phone calls with him have been cut off, in clear violation of all international norms.
  • Last September, armed forces of the government of Azerbaijan invaded the Armenian autonomous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, triggering the exodus of the 120,000 inhabitants of the region.
  • During the plight of the refugees, Vardanyan and 7 other former officials were arrested and now face spurious politically motivated charges.
  • Any peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan must include the release of all ethnic Armenian prisoners.

The International Criminal Court Could Investigate President Aliyev for Genocide Against the Armenians

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
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The submission includes access to testimonial evidence gathered and recorded by the CFTJ that corroborates the alleged policy of genocide being planned, instigated, and implemented by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, including their Parliament.

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  • The submission includes access to testimonial evidence gathered and recorded by the CFTJ that corroborates the alleged policy of genocide being planned, instigated, and implemented by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, including their Parliament.
  • This is the first case of any entity lodging a case at the ICC for genocide of Armenians, and it comes days before the April 24 annual commemoration of the World War I-era genocide in which Ottomans killed 1.5 million Armenians.
  • "The ICC should send a clear message that there will be no impunity for such crimes and those responsible for genocide will be held accountable."
  • Aliyev himself said as top officials in Baku celebrated the forced displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.