international law
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Fiji Human Rights Commission urges Israel ties to uphold international law and genocide-prevention duty
Fiji’s human rights commission cautions that deeper engagement with Israel must still uphold international law and protect civilians amid ongoing regional tensions. A reminder that diplomacy carries legal and ethical responsibilities beyond bilateral gains.
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Fiji Files ICJ Intervention to Shape Genocide Convention Interpretation in SA v Israel Case
Fiji has formally weighed in on a high-stakes ICJ case, offering a legal perspective on how the Genocide Convention should be interpreted. The intervention emphasizes evidentiary thresholds and cautions against an expansive reading that could affect peacekeeping operations and multilateral missions in future conflicts. It signals a significant shift in how international law could be…
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Sea-Level Rise as Legal Frontier: Pacific Sovereignty, Maritime Boundaries and Statehood in International Law
Sea level rise is shifting from environmental alarm to a legal battle over Pacific sovereignty, maritime boundaries, and statehood. A bold regional strategy now ties climate impacts to enforceable rights and duties, reshaping how the region protects its waters, resources, and future.
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Greenpeace presses ISA to act on NORI and TOML over UNCLOS breaches in deep-sea mining push
Greenpeace arrives with fresh accusations about a tightly knit network linked to a major seabed mining project, suggesting ties to U.S. mining plans. As exploration licenses near renewal, the case tests how strictly oversight will be enforced.