Dr. Carlos Argüello, Nicaraguan representative to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) since 1984. (April 30, 2024. UN Photo/ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek)
Nicaragua will be resuming the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) relating to Germany’s breaches of international obligations, with respect to the genocide being carried out by Israel in Gaza. Below is a translation of the press release announcing its intention to continue proceedings.
PRESS RELEASE
The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity informs the people of Nicaragua and the international community that, following Nicaragua’s request to continue the judicial proceedings against Germany before the International Court of Justice for violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, the judicial branch has decided to authorize the case to continue. In this regard, Nicaragua will be submitting its Memorial to the International Court of Justice as scheduled for this year, following the normal course of the proceedings.
With regard to the case initiated by the Republic of South Africa against the State of Israel for the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip, Nicaragua will also continue its collaboration and participation in the process in defense of the rights of the Palestinian people.
Nicaragua will continue to support the Palestinian people and state in all areas within its reach and will not cease to comply with its international obligations in defense of the brotherly Palestinian people and international law. The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity reaffirms its firm commitment to the rule of law at the international level and the peaceful resolution of disputes between States.
Managua, April 28, 2025.
Government of Reconciliation and National Unity
Republic of Nicaragua
