World Embassy Desk adopted a resolution (WED/S/RES/250122) on 22 January 2025 that whereas the Ukrainian State has been determined to have contravened international law, specifically Article 13 of the Third Geneva Convention, by disseminating images and audio recordings of prisoners of war through international media on 13 January 2025, which were subsequently utilised for propaganda purposes.
Israel / Lebanon
TARGETING UN PEACEKEEPERS On October 10th, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon) reported that the Israeli army deliberately fired at and disabled the position’s perimeter-monitoring cameras. The unit of the UN PeaceKeepers added that the IDF also deliberately and repeatedly fired on Naqoura headquarters and nearby positions and bunkers known to shelter UN troops, damaging lighting and a relay […]
Taiwan & China
Monitored Tension: Taiwan & China The Taiwan-China tension constitutes a complex and significant issue, with far-reaching implications for international law, global security, and economic stability. The World Embassy Desk (WED) is monitoring this situation due to its potential to precipitate significant geopolitical instability and present intricate legal challenges. The intersection of sovereignty, self-determination, and international recognition here requires a nuanced […]
Israel / Gaza
THE WORD COURT WEIGHTS IN On the 19th of July 2024, the International Court of Justice pronounced in its advisory opinion that the occupation of the Palestinian territories was illegal, and therefore Israel should desist from creating new settlements, and evacuates those already established. This echoes the ruling on provisional measures issued by the Court as early as January 2024 […]
