VIII Semana Iberoamericana de la Justicia International
Givenchy gown for Duchess of Sussex
ICC Prosecutor, on the referral submitted by Palestine
The Palestinian Authority refers the situation in Palestine to the International Criminal Court
Israel, which is not a signatory party to the ICC’s Rome Statue, publicly voiced its opposition to the ICC probe, and threatened the PA of repercussions. Dr. Malki and his colleagues stressed that, in spite of Israel’s absence in the ICC, the Court probe would nevertheless have jurisdiction over the Palestinian issue, given that the referred crimes have been committed on the soil of Palestine, a Member State in the ICC.
However, given the absence of an ICC police force and Israel’s lack of cooperation, the Court would have to rely on the actions of its Member States to enforce any potential decisions.
Questioned by the journalists, Prof. Dugard also explained the reasons behind the choice of the referral’s focus on the issue of settlements. Settlements – the Professor explained – are the most glaring aspect of Israel’s “colonial enterprise,” and the evidence on this issue is huge. However, as Mr. Hijazi clarified, while the investigation would indeed focus on settlements, its overall scope would definitely be wider, including a series of other crimes such as the recent violence committed in Gaza against Palestinian civilians.
Finally, answering to the journalists, Dr. Malki also highlighted the multilateral nature of this initiative. He noted that the Palestinian referral to the ICC has been supported by a number of countries, as well as by a series of resolutions issued by different intergovernmental organizations, such as the League of the Arab States, the Organization for Islamic Cooperation, the African Union, and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Now, the decision whether to follow up on the referral and open a formal investigation lies in the hand of Chief Prosecutor Ms. Bensouda and her office. Time will tell what the outcome of Tuesday morning’s actions will be. In the meanwhile, however, Dr. Malki closed his statement with a vow: the Palestinian Authority “will not allow injustice to be Palestine’s destiny.”
South Africa’s 2018 Freedom Day celebrated in the Netherlands
Ambassadors of many countries, members of the Diplomatic Corps, OPCW, members of the various The Hague based Judicial Institutions, fellow South Africans and friends, were in attendance. Ambassador Koloane welcomed the many guests and delivered the following remarks:
“I would like to first take this opportunity to thank all of you for accepting our invitation to commemorate the 24th anniversary of our National day as the Republic of SA.
24 Years ago, South Africans of all races, gender, colour, creed and religious beliefs, were for the first time in their lives, able to exercise their democratic right to vote as equals before the law for a government of their choice, thus marking South Africa’s transition from the dark period of apartheid oppression to a free and equal society.



We thank you sincerely, and would like to also convey our plea for an urgent need to further co-operate with us in the implementation of the radical economic transformation journey to ensure that we do not reverse the socio-political and economic gains already made.
Some of the most vocal, supportive anti-apartheid movements were in this country, The Netherlands, and it’s therefore no co-incidence that the first ANC policy conference that took a decision for a 50% mainstreaming of women in all government portfolios and in all three spheres of government, took place in The Netherlands.



Les Roses de Bagatelle at Guerlain, Paris



- Homepage of Rashid Al Khalifa: https://rashidalkhalifa.me
- Royal Bridges: http://royalbridges.org/home/project/he-shaikh-rashid-bin-khalifa-al-khalifa/
- Wikipedia profile: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashid_bin_Khalifa_Al_Khalifa
- https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2015/03/01/rashid-al-khalifa-realm-art-bahrain-world/
King Felipe VI at Charlemagne Prize
King Felipe VI being received at Geilenkirchen by Ambassador Maria Victoria Morera – Picture by Casa de S.M. el Rey, Household of the Spanish Monarchy.
Thursday, 10 May 2018, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany: His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain joined other heads of state and government to ceremony granting the International Prize Charlemagne to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Don Felipe VI arrived at the NATO base of Geilenkirchen in the vicinities of Aachen, wherein he was received by his ambassador to Germany, HE María Victoria Morera in order to attend the ceremony on 10 May.
The “Internationaler Karlpreis der Stadt Aachen” was set up in 1949. Since 1998 is known as the “Internationaler Karlpreis zu Aachen”. It is awarded since 1950 annually to personalities from the fields of politics, economics and spirituality who foster European unity. Since 1997 the award is buttressed up by the Foundation International Prize Charlemagne that aids to promote the goal of further European integration as well as to maintaining the peaceful dialogue amongst European states.King Juan Carlos of Spain was granted the award in 1982. King Felipe VI attended the ceremony for the first time in 2015 for the bestowal to then European Parliament President Martin Schulz.
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François de Rugy on visit to Luxembourg

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Sharjah trade delegation in The Netherlands
The Amir of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Sultan III bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. Photography by Raimond Spekking.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam, May 2018, Kingdom of the Netherlands: A trade delegation hailing from the Emirate of Sharjah, representing its government’s key investment and business entities, travelled to Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the Netherlands on a two-day trade mission.
The aim of the mission was to introduce Dutch investors to new business opportunities in sectors including logistics, tourism, environment, healthcare, education, media and digital productions. Sharjah is the third largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, and is ruled by the House of Qassim currently personified by His Highness Sheikh Sultan III bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, an appreciated scholar, writer and avid protector of the arts.
The visit organised by Invest in Sharjah – the investment promotion agency of the emirate- is a follow up to the business round-table held in February, where in Sharjah hosted over 150 Dutch investors. The delegation met representatives from key innovation hubs and centres in the city of Amsterdam, whilst Invest in Sharjah held a seminar in Rotterdam.CEO of Invest in Sharjah, Director Mohammed bin Juma Al Musharrakh led the delegation keen to encourage more Dutch investors to discover Sharjah.
For further information:- Embassy of the UAE to The Netherlands (HE Ambassador Saeed bin Ali bin Yousef Alnowais) https://www.mofa.
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Colombia’s La Mambanegra orchestra is touring Euroasia



- JacoboVélez – singer, saxophone
- Sergio ‘Checho’ Orobio – song, güiro
- Roger Torres – trumpet
- Fabio ‘Mifa’ Lucumi – trombone
- Daniel Gutierrez – keyboard
- YefersonCarabaldiObando – base
- Harold Orozco – drums, timbales
- Juan Carlos Arrechea – conga

