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To explore the legal obligations of States under the Genocide Convention regarding accountability for genocide.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Genocide in the ICJ: should States be obliged to hold each other accountable?

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AAAntónio Kreiseler AlbuquerqueLondon School of Economics and Political Science

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This analysis demonstrates the duty for States to hold each other accountable for genocide, implying the need for stronger international law enforcement.

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To explore the legal obligations of States under the Genocide Convention regarding accountability for genocide.
Examined the interstate complaint mechanism of Article IX of the Genocide Convention.
Analysed international jurisprudence from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding State responsibility.
Evaluated contemporary cases such as the Gambia v. Myanmar and South Africa v. Israel.
Argued that the duty to prevent genocide includes invoking international legal mechanisms.
Identified factors such as jurisdictional constraints and State influence on accountability.
Contributed to discussions on strengthening global legal frameworks to prevent mass atrocities.

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António Kreiseler Albuquerque (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69acc5b032b0ef16a4050378 https://doi.org/10.34632/catolicalawreview.2026.18115

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This analysis demonstrates the duty for States to hold each other accountable for genocide, implying the need for stronger international law enforcement.

Genocide in the ICJ: should States be obliged to hold each other accountable?

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Genocide in the ICJ: should States be obliged to hold each other accountable?

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