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Geneva Conventions

US talks with Hamas were recent, says Witkoff; Trump’s threats 'will spur Netanyahu to quit ceasefire'

World

US talks with Hamas were recent, says Witkoff; Trump’s threats 'will spur Netanyahu to quit ceasefire'

By Reuters

Israel’s attack on Gaza school shows limitations of war conventions

World

Israel’s attack on Gaza school shows limitations of war conventions

By Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne

Time for Africa to rally around a global crimes against humanity treaty

Africa

Time for Africa to rally around a global crimes against humanity treaty

By Elise Keppler

The unseen battlefront — weaponisation of water in war cannot be tolerated

World

The unseen battlefront — weaponisation of water in war cannot be tolerated

By Barbara Schreiner

Gaza Strip — history of densely populated enclave is critical to understanding current conflict

World

Gaza Strip — history of densely populated enclave is critical to understanding current conflict

By Maha Nassar

Russia welcomes 'friendly state' SA's support – but do we also support invasion, bombardment and war crimes in Ukraine?

South Africa

Russia welcomes 'friendly state' SA's support – but do we also support invasion, bombardment and war crimes in Ukraine?

By Peter Fabricius

Leading South African health workers sign statement of solidarity with Palestinians

South Africa

Leading South African health workers sign statement of solidarity with Palestinians

By Mark Heywood