Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt sur X :
▻https://x.com/FranceskAlbs/status/1838959435219190106
Over the past year, I have commended #Portugal's principled stance concerning Palestine especially in the face of the hypocrisy displayed by many other European countries. I now implore the Portuguese government to preserve this integrity, and urgently request the removal of its flag from Vessel #Kathrin, as it carries weapons destined to Israel.
Une rapporteuse de l’ONU avertie du transfert par un navire battant pavillon portugais d’une cargaison d’explosifs à Israël
Saturday, 31 August 2024
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Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt sur X :
▻https://x.com/FranceskAlbs/status/1829709634912813278
NEED TO ENFORCE ARMS EMBARGO
According to information received, the vessel #Kathrin, flying with Portuguese flag, is expected to deliver 8 containers of explosives to Israel.
These explosives are reportedly key components in the aircraft bombs and missiles that Israel is deploying against besieged Gaza and in its genocidal campaign against the Palestinians. As #Namibia has rightfully denied port access to Kathrin, upholding int’l law, my hope is that #Angola will follow Namibia’s example and not consent to harbour the ship. This could be a serious breach of the #Genocide Convention.
I am also extremely concerned by #Portugal's potential sponsorship of the ship and for facilitating Kathrin’s delivery. This may be a breach of the #Genocide Convention.
Critical reminder: Any military transfer to Israel, which the #ICJ determined may be plausibly committing genocide, amounts to a breach of the Genocide Convention and of the HRC resolution 55/L.30 mandating an arms embargo on Israel.