International

Leaked Recording Reveals UK Government Lawyers Confirm Israel’s Breach of International Humanitarian Law in Gaza

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London – The British government has reportedly received legal advice suggesting that Israel has violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, but has not made it public, according to leaked recordings obtained by The Observer. The revelations contradict previous denials and evasions by government ministers on the issue. Conservative chair of the House of Commons select committee on foreign affairs, Alicia Kearns, made these comments at a Tory fundraising event on March 13. Kearns, a former Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence official, has been pressing ministers for transparency regarding the legal advice they have received. … Read more

Exile and Hope: Palestinian Director’s ‘Life is Beautiful’ Wins Top Prize at International Human Rights Film Festival

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BRNO, Czech Republic – Palestinian director Mohamed Jabaly’s film ‘Life is Beautiful’ has been crowned the winner of this year’s One World International Human Rights Film Festival. The festival took place in Prague and attracted over 21,000 spectators. Jabaly’s documentary follows the journey of a young Palestinian filmmaker as he navigates exile in Norway. In a unique twist, his month-long stay turns into a forced period of exile due to the political situation in his homeland. The festival also awarded director Kumjana Novakova with the jury prize for directing for her film ‘Silence of Reason’. … Read more

Groundbreaking Sudanese Drama ‘Goodbye Julia’ Takes Top Prize at Sonoma International Film Festival

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Sonoma, California – “Goodbye Julia,” a Sudanese drama by director Mohamed Kordofani, emerged as the winner of the grand jury award for best narrative feature at the 27th Sonoma International Film Festival. The film tells the story of two women who form an unlikely bond, capturing the attention of the festival’s jurors. Meanwhile, Vanessa Hope’s documentary “Invisible Nation,” which explores the challenges faced by Taiwan’s first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, claimed the top jury award in the documentary category. These films stood out among 107 films from over 25 countries that were showcased at the … Read more

Sudanese Drama ‘Goodbye Julia’ Takes Home Top Prize at Sonoma International Film Festival

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Sonoma, California – Sudanese drama “Goodbye Julia” received the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Sonoma International Film Festival. The film, directed by Mohamed Kordofani, tells the story of the secessionist movement that led to the establishment of South Sudan. Jurors commended the film for its outstanding first feature and stellar performances by Eiman Yousif and Siran Riak. The festival also awarded a Special Mention to “Hesitation Wound” directed by Selman Nacar. “Invisible Nation,” directed by Vanessa Hope, won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary. The film examines Taiwan’s struggle for independence … Read more