In a groundbreaking ruling, the Brussels Court of First Instance has not only ordered the Flemish government to block a specific container of military equipment but also banned all further transit of military material to Israel. The judge found that Flanders is systematically failing to meet its obligations under arms legislation and international treaties, and even imposed a penalty for each shipment that still goes through. Four Flemish NGOs — Vredesactie, INTAL, 11.11.11 and the League for Human Rights — who brought the case, were upheld on all counts.
EU politics
Devriş Çimen: Turkey’s election is about democracy itself
Turkey’s 14 May election could be a significant turning point. In Jacobin. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
+972 Magazine: ‘The ICC’s findings so far have only scratched the surface’
Netanyahu and Gallant’s arrest warrants are a victory for international justice even if enforcement remains a challenge, says Palestinian lawyer Raji Sourani Read HERE
National Politics
Melvin Goodman: America’s Exploitation of Gorbachev
Two American presidents, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, could have done much more to help Gorbachev change Russia’s national character and ideology. Read Here Photo Credit: Susan Biddle
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