Keywords: International law


First Moroccan clerk at ICJ reflects rise in global legal representation

Adil Auraghi, a Stanford Law graduate, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) through its prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program. Beginning in September, Auraghi will work under Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant of Brazil, contributing......

Australian women allowed to sue Qatar Airways over forced gynecological exams in Doha

A major legal step has been taken in Australia, where several women who were subjected to forced gynecological examinations at Doha airport in 2020 will now be allowed to sue Qatar Airways. On Thursday, the Australian Federal Court of Appeal overturned a previous ruling, opening the door to legal proceedings......

The fragility of citizenship: New insights into global trends

Naturalisation has long been considered a reliable method for securing the right to reside in a country, but recent findings indicate that this belief is becoming increasingly precarious. The inaugural Global State of Citizenship report, produced by the Global Citizenship Observatory (GLOBALCIT) at the......

Morocco arrests Arab national at Mohammed V Airport on UAE extradition warrant

Moroccan security forces arrested a 42-year-old Arab national at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Turkey, is wanted by Emirati authorities following......

Qatar condemns Iranian missile strike on US airbase, summons ambassador

Qatar has condemned a missile strike launched by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeting the Al Udeid Air Base, a key US military facility located in Qatar. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, airspace, and international law, including......

Israel detains activists from 'Madeleine' ship after rejecting deportation

Israeli authorities have detained several activists aboard the "Madeleine," a ship from the Freedom Flotilla intercepted near Gaza, following their refusal to sign deportation documents. Among those who agreed to leave were four activists, including Swedish pro-Palestinian campaigner Greta......

Morocco to Host First African Office of Hague International Law Organization

the Kingdom of Morocco signed a landmark agreement with the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCPL) in Rabat, marking the establishment of the organization's first regional office in Africa. This initiative signifies a major step in enhancing legal cooperation across the continent. The......

Barcelona severs ties with Tel Aviv over Gaza conflict

Barcelona’s city council has voted to cut all institutional ties with the Israeli government and suspend its longstanding friendship agreement with Tel Aviv. The decision responds to what the council described as repeated violations of international law and the rights of the Palestinian people. The......

Extradition of alleged Kinahan gang member marks significant law enforcement victory

Sean McGovern, an alleged senior figure within the notorious Kinahan organized crime group, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates, marking a pivotal moment in international law enforcement collaboration. His arrest in Dubai followed the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice, a product of cooperation......