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German Human Rights Lawyers Launch Effort to Halt Arms Exports to Israel amidst Genocide Allegations in Gaza

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Berlin, Germany – Seven human rights lawyers in Berlin have filed a motion to halt Germany’s arms exports to Israel. The lawyers allege that the German government is complicit in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to supply Israel with weapons. This initiative has gained support from multiple non-governmental organizations, including the European Support Legal Center, Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy, and Law for Palestine. It falls under the Justice and Accountability for Palestine Initiative. The lawyers’ motion is based on recent developments in international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) and … Read more

German Lawyers Accuse Top Politicians, Including Chancellor Scholz, of ‘Aiding Genocide’ in Gaza

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Berlin, Germany – A group of lawyers representing Palestinians has filed a criminal complaint with the German federal prosecutor against senior German politicians, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The lawyers accuse them of “aiding and abetting” the alleged genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza. The case was filed on Friday against members of the Federal Security Council, which is responsible for national security policy and authorizing weapons exports. In addition to Scholz, other politicians named in the complaint include Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Economics Minister Robert Habeck, Finance Minister Christian Lindner, and others. The lawyers … Read more

German Citizen Arrested in Russia for Carrying Cannabis-Infused Gummy Bears: Another Case of Moscow’s Strict Stance on International Travelers

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Moscow’s strict stance on international travelers caught with cannabis on Russian soil has once again led to the arrest of a foreign citizen. This time, a German man found himself in custody after Russian authorities discovered cannabis-infused gummy bears in his luggage at Pulkovo Airport. Identified as 38-year-old Patrick Schobel, the man was detained late last month and is expected to remain in custody until at least March 15. According to the Russian Federal Customs Service, Schobel had flown from Hamburg, Germany, to St. Petersburg via a connecting flight in Istanbul. … Read more