Centre for Constitutional Rights

Israel, Hamas Set to Escape War Crimes Charges

By Thalif Deen
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in a rare moment of political candour, lashed out at Israel last week, questioning its "respect for the principles of distinction and proportionality" - particularly in the context of the civilian death toll that kept rising to over 2,000 Palestinians, with more than 75 percent civilians.

U.N. Inspection a Figleaf to Justify Air Strike on Syria

By Thalif Deen
The United Nations, which has remained deadlocked over Syria, is in danger of being craftily exploited to justify the impending air strike on Damascus.

Denial of Airspace to Bolivian Leader Resonates at U.N.

By Thalif Deen
The growing political uproar over the unlawful denial of European airspace for a jet carrying Bolivian President Evo Morales has spilled over into the United Nations.


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