Nicaragua v. Germany

Nicaragua v. Germany
CourtInternational Court of Justice
Full case name Alleged Breaches of Certain International Obligations in Respect of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Nicaragua v. Germany)
Started1 March 2024
Claim"Germany is facilitating the commission of genocide and, in any case has failed in its obligation to do everything possible to prevent the commission of genocide."[1]: ¶ 16 
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On 1 March 2024, Nicaragua instituted proceedings against Germany at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under, inter alia, the Genocide Convention, concerning Alleged Breaches of Certain International Obligations in Respect of the Occupied Palestinian Territory arising from Germany's support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war.[2][1][3] It sought the indication of provisional measures of protection including the resumption of suspended German funding of the UNRWA and the cessation of military supplies to Israel.[3]

  1. ^ a b Argüello Gómez, Carlos J. (1 March 2024). "Application instituting proceedings" (PDF). International Court of Justice.
  2. ^ "Nicaragua files application to World Court, accusing Germany of complicity in Gaza genocide". Middle East Eye. 1 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b van den Berg, Stephanie (1 March 2024). "Nicaragua files case at World Court against Germany for aiding Israel". Reuters.