Today anti-war protests took place in major cities Russia. Participating in them has recently been criminalised. At least 2,502 persons were detained today and nearly 11,000 since the start of the war. The police (at times in plain clothing) have used disproportionate violence.
The @CIJ_ICJ public hearings concerning the request for the indication of provisional measures in the Allegations of #Genocide Case (#Ukraine v #Russia) are about to begin.
President J Donoghue opens the hearing and states her regret that #Russia has failed to appear at the hearing. The hearing was scheduled on short notice but it is quite remarkable, if unsurprising, that the respondent is absent.
Some ICJ judges are participating via video link.
President Donoghue introduces Prof. Yves Daudet, an ad hoc Judge chosen by #Ukraine; states his credentials, and invites him to make a solemn declaration. Ad Hoc Judge Daudet is duly installed.