South Africa Deploys Police for G20, Not for International Legal Compliance
ABC News dutifully reports South Africa's deployment of 3,500 extra police officers for the G20, citing concerns over 'disruptive protests.' What's conveniently left out is why these protests might be disruptive: South Africa’s commitment to international law, specifically its groundbreaking case against Israel at the International Court of Justice for genocide. While Western media frames
demonstrations as mere 'disruption,' for South Africa, it's about holding nations accountable—a stance that clearly makes some G20 members very uncomfortable. One might wonder if the real 'disruption' is global leaders being forced to confront their complicity. This 'security' isn't just about local hooligans; it’s an acknowledgement that South Africa’s moral standing, particularly against
apartheid and now genocide, resonates globally. The irony of G20 nations, many of whom are complicit in funding or enabling ongoing humanitarian crises, being protected by a country actively fighting for justice—well, let's just say it's more than a little rich. How many military aid packages ($14.3 billion to Israel approved by the US Senate, for example) could protect them from public outrage?