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Atilla Kisla

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International Justice Cluster Lead Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC)

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This week, a South African court was asked to do something that has never been done. Classify a permanent member of the UN Security Council as a threat to international peace and security & stop the South African arms from flowing to it. @atillakisla.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/ZCdQR...
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Challenging the export of weapons to the US
YouTube video by SALC: Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
In an interview with @dailymaverick.co.za's Victoria O’Regan, SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social breaks down where things stand in South Africa's genocide case against Israel before the ICJ. www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026...
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Pressure mounts on Israel as Netherlands, Iceland intervene in SA’s genocide case against Israel
In its 11-page declaration, filed to the World Court, the US rejected South Africa’s accusations of genocide against Israel.…
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social Kisla writing in Africa Briefing on South Africa's arms exports, the double standards and the consequences of irresponsible arms transfers, Check out full article here: lnkd.in/dWSNy8wc SALC's Report: lnkd.in/dYUkGDmf #MadeinSA #TheGreatHypocrisy #PeaceOverProfit
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
The @dailymaverick.co.za on SALC’s report re SA's arms exports & featuring SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social: "South Africa is drifting from the rule of law into a system of selective compliance, where foreign policy expedience seemingly trumps statutory and judicial obligations." tinyurl.com/592t6u2h
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SA accused of hypocrisy for exporting arms to military juntas, rights violators
Instead of silencing the guns, South Africa is selling them, says the Southern Africa Litigation Centre.
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Atilla Kisla @atillakisla.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Our latest report on South Africa's arms exports tell a story of double standards, 'silencing the guns' and that life as a top exporter on the continent comes at a cost of moral and legal principles. Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/394ed8pw
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THE GREAT HYPOCRISY OF SOUTH AFRICA'S ARMS EXPORTS - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
The Great Hypocrisy of South Africa’s Arms Exports exposes the stark gap between South Africa’s stated foreign policy commitment to human rights, "sile ...
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Foreign Policy or Moral Bankruptcy? 💣 South Africa says: “Silence the guns!” - But what if it is the one selling them? Full report drops soon.👀 📅 21 October 2025 #TheGreatHypocrisy #SALCReport #ArmsTrade #MadeinSA
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Atilla Kisla @atillakisla.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Had the pleasure of speaking to @dailymaverick.co.za about the UN Commission of Inquiry report that Israel has committed and is committing genocide in Gaza and how that report impacts ongoing accountability efforts - specifically re South Africa's ICJ case www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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‘International law is on the line’ – Pretoria urges global action to halt Gaza genocide
Dirco says the findings of the UN Commission of Inquiry that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza stand as ‘a stark confirmation of the very dire situation’ that compelled South Africa to approach th...
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
On 19 June 2025, the High Court of #Malawi recognised police brutality against a child as torture. While SALC welcomes this ruling, we continue to call for the full criminalisation of torture in line with international obligations. @atillakisla.bsky.social Read: tinyurl.com/5h5k9hw3
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
#ICJ #Palestine #Gaza From the weekend: SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social commenting on @dailymaverick.co.za article by Victoria O’Regan on what we can expect from last week's ICJ hearings for an advisory opinion and discussing the potential impact of AO. www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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ICJ concludes hearings on Israel aid obligations in Gaza
Appearing before the World Court, the South African delegation said Israel continued to act with ‘impunity’ in the Gaza Strip, arguing that ‘it does not care to fulfill its obligations as an occupying...
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
#Malawi #DoubleStandards SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social OP-ED in NyasaTimes for accountability as a member of the International Criminal Court - ICC & actions supporting Israel: Is Malawi selling its principles of accountability for economic gains? www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-and-i...
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Malawi and Israel: Choosing economic gains over principles of international justice? - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
Malawi breaking news publishing 24 hours a day news about Malawi, Malawi Business, Malawi Tourism, Malawi Politics, Malawi News
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Atilla Kisla @atillakisla.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
#Malawi #DoubleStandards My latest opinion in Nyasa Times on the disconnect between Malawi's calls for accountability as a member of the ICC and its actions supporting Israel: Is Malawi selling its principles of accountability for economic gains? bit.ly/439vb2E
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Malawi and Israel: Choosing economic gains over principles of international justice? - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
Malawi breaking news publishing 24 hours a day news about Malawi, Malawi Business, Malawi Tourism, Malawi Politics, Malawi News
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Atilla Kisla @atillakisla.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
My opinion piece in the Mail&Guardian on the importance of the decision confirming charges of crimes against humanity of Apartheid- for South Africa and beyond! Full article available here: bit.ly/43PI6HU
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Cosas 4: Naming the elephant in the room – the crime of apartheid
For South Africa, it carries profound emotional and legal weight. Beyond South Africa, this case sends an important message of accountability to the world and anyone dealing with systematic oppression...
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
#ArmsTrade: Episode 2 of the “Arms Across Borders” Podcast - On this week’s episode: A deep dive into SALC's landmark arms transfer case (Myanmar case) and its relevance to South Africa’s standing on the world stage! Spotify: bit.ly/42Fmk8z YT: bit.ly/4igsO2u
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Atilla Kisla @atillakisla.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Great podcast by @salitigationcentre.bsky.social on anything SA arms related. First episode discussing how SA arms could be contributing to the issue in Sudan. Important especially against the backdrop of the upcoming hearings in Sudan v UAE before the ICJ next week.
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
SALC’s Chikondi Chijozi explores health in prisons in various countries and notes inadequate access to health care in most African countries.
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
In an article by @atillakisla.bsky.social , Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the UAE at the ICJ, accusing the UAE of supporting genocide in West Darfur through arms transfers to the RSF. Read the article here: tinyurl.com/4bfpb27m
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Atilla Kisla @atillakisla.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
My latest piece on the ICJ case of Sudan v UAE and why it matters to SA: Actions (of arms exports) say more than words. If SA wants to be taken seriously as a country advocating for human rights, it must change its arms exports practice drastically!
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Atilla Kisla @atillakisla.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
#InternationalCriminalJustice: End or Emancipation: My latest article in Mail&Guardian on the future of #InternationalJustice, ongoing changes and opportunities that the reshaping of the system offers - mg.co.za/thought-lead...
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International justice: End or emancipation?
If we are to avoid a world where impunity reigns and the powerful are above the law, states committed to international justice must rethink accountability approaches and alliances
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