Australian-made weapons parts have ended up with the Israeli Defense Force, which is more reason for the Thorpe-Payman Genocide Red-Lines Bills to be supported by the next parliament. Paul Gregoire reports.
Greg Barnes
Greg Barnes SC told Paul Gregoire that the 1000 or so Australians who have gone to fight with Israel should have been advised of possible ramifications upon their return. This is especially the case since the ICJ ruled that Israel is plausibly conducting genocide in Gaza.
Binoy Kampmark writes the event was a salutatory reminder that the plight of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who remains in Belmarsh Prison in London, has become one of immediate concern.
Australian barrister Greg Barns explains to Green Left why the Australian government must step in and assist Julian Assange.
Prisoner rights activists and lawyers are urging governments to follow the lead of other countries and quickly reduce the number of people in prison, reports Kerry Smith.