International law news
Here are some recent news articles and developments in international law:
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- The ICJ has ordered Myanmar to take all measures to prevent the genocide of the Rohingya people, in a landmark ruling on January 23, 2020. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The ICJ has also ordered the United States to lift its sanctions on Iran, in a ruling on October 3, 2018. (Source: BBC)
International Criminal Court (ICC)
- The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine, on March 17, 2022. (Source: CNN)
- The ICC has also issued an arrest warrant for Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for war crimes in Ukraine, on March 17, 2022. (Source: BBC)
Human Rights
- The United Nations has accused Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya people, in a report released on August 27, 2018. (Source: The New York Times)
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders over human rights abuses, on August 9, 2018. (Source: Reuters)
International Treaties and Agreements
- The United States has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement, on June 1, 2017. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has been reinstated after the United States lifted its sanctions on Iran, on January 3, 2021. (Source: CNN)
International Disputes
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, known as the Phase One trade agreement, on January 15, 2020. (Source: The New York Times)
- The United States and North Korea have agreed to resume nuclear talks, on October 7, 2018. (Source: CNN)
International Organizations
- The United Nations has launched an investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria, on April 13, 2018. (Source: The New York Times)
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on Venezuela's government over human rights abuses, on November 14, 2018. (Source: Reuters)
Recent Developments in International Law
- The concept of "climate change" has been recognized as a threat to international peace and security by the United Nations Security Council, in a resolution adopted on September 23, 2019. (Source: The New York Times)
- The International Law Commission has adopted a set of guidelines on the use of lethal autonomous weapons, on August 24, 2019. (Source: BBC)
These are just a few examples of recent news articles and developments in international law. International law is a constantly evolving field, and there are many other important developments and news stories that are worth following.