Namibia backs ICJ on Israel
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The Namibian government has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) call to persecute the Israeli government for war crimes in Palestine, including East Jerusalem.
Namibia - which has also presented its own case at the ICJ against the genocide of Palestinians by Israel - said its involvement in this case was driven by the country's own unique and painful history of racial discrimination and apartheid.
The ICJ found that Israel must immediately end its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, stop new settlement activities, repeal discriminatory laws and compensate for damages.
In a statement, international relations ministry executive director Penda Naanda called on the international community to follow through with this seminal advisory opinion of the World Court and ensure compliance in a manner that shows full regard for international law and international judicial organs.
“Namibia remains fully committed to the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination. We commend the ICJ for its thorough examination of the facts and the law and urge the international community to support the rights of the Palestinian people and work towards peace in the region. Namibia also calls on the United Nations General Assembly, in tandem with the Security Council, to work expeditiously to outline practical steps to end the illegal occupation in line with the advisory opinion.”
Namibia - which has also presented its own case at the ICJ against the genocide of Palestinians by Israel - said its involvement in this case was driven by the country's own unique and painful history of racial discrimination and apartheid.
The ICJ found that Israel must immediately end its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, stop new settlement activities, repeal discriminatory laws and compensate for damages.
In a statement, international relations ministry executive director Penda Naanda called on the international community to follow through with this seminal advisory opinion of the World Court and ensure compliance in a manner that shows full regard for international law and international judicial organs.
“Namibia remains fully committed to the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination. We commend the ICJ for its thorough examination of the facts and the law and urge the international community to support the rights of the Palestinian people and work towards peace in the region. Namibia also calls on the United Nations General Assembly, in tandem with the Security Council, to work expeditiously to outline practical steps to end the illegal occupation in line with the advisory opinion.”
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