Amnesty International urges Slovenia and Montenegro to prevent the Portuguese-flagged MV Kathrin from unloading explosives bound for Israel, citing concerns about potential war crimes in Gaza.
What do we know about the MV Kathrin?
- Namibia and Portugal confirm explosives onboard
- Refusal by Namibian authorities
- Statements from Slovenia and Portugal
Why should the cargo not reach Israel?
Nataša Posel, head of Amnesty International Slovenia, emphasizes the risk of war crimes against Palestinian civilians if the MV Kathrin’s cargo reaches Israel.
What does International humanitarian law say?
IHL prohibits weapon transfers where it can contribute to war crimes or IHL violations.
What’s Amnesty International’s call?
Amnesty calls for an immediate arms embargo on Israel and Palestinian groups due to evidence of war crimes committed using various weapons.
Background details
- MV Kathrin’s origin and cargo
- Namibia’s refusal and concerns
- UN Special Rapporteur’s statement
States must comply with Geneva Conventions and stop arms transfers to Israel according to Amnesty International. It’s crucial that Portugal, Slovenia, and Montenegro prevent facilitating weapon transfers to Israel.
Source: www.amnesty.org