Ahead of the 2024 elections on Wednesday, Amnesty International South Africa urged the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), political parties, candidates and authorities to ensure the 2024 general elections are free and fair and that all eligible voters are given the opportunity to cast their ballot. Amnesty International stressed the need to uphold human rights during elections.
Amnesty International SA welcomes anti-GBV law, but says implementation remains key ewn.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ewn.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Amnesty International South Africa (SA) noted on Tuesday that those who are suspected of responsibility for crimes under international law in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) should face trial and accountability, “no matter how powerful or how high-ranking they are”. On Monday the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) prosecutor requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes.
Those who are suspected of being responsible for crimes under international law in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories should face trial and accountability, no matter how powerful or high-ranking they are.