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Palestinians flee with their belongings Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip

“In the Event of Extreme Urgency”: The International Court of Justice Must Indicate New Provisional Measures to Protect Civilians in Gaza

Authors argue the ICJ must direct Israel to halt the current course of the military campaign in Gaza before too late.
Palestinian kid adds fuel to a fire amidst rubble.

Gaza and Israel’s Renewed Policy of Deprivation

Israel’s decision to cut Gaza off from essential goods violates IHL and reactivates crimes charged in the ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, writes Dannenbaum.
A doctor carries supplies to a small clinic in Madagascar.

Foreign Aid Cuts Compound Harmful Impact of US Reimposition of ‘Mexico City Policy’

Through a combination of aid cuts and the reimposition of the “Mexico City policy," conflict survivors are likely to lose access to life-saving assistance and other sexual and…
Map of State Reactions to the ICC Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Mapping State Reactions to the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

State reactions to the ICC’s decision can shed light on their views on legal questions raised in response to the warrant applications, as well as on the Court’s legitimacy.
Top shot of protesters in Diyarbakir, Turkey.

Turkey, PKK Make New Peace Overtures Amid Regional Shifts and Possible Erdogan Power Play

With new peace offerings, Turkey aims to shift complex intra-Kurdish relations that may improve regional security and Erdogan's position.
A woman in a chador, a full black covering, walks toward the camera with a young child walking on either side with smiles on their faces, against a backdrop of dirt and sand amid a sea of ragged tents, with a large red container at the back right of the photo that may hold water, in Al-Hol camp in northeast Syria.

In a New Era for Syria, States Must Take Responsibility for Their Islamic State-Affiliated Prisoners and Families

It is a matter not only of justice, law, and human dignity, but also an obligation to relieve Syrians of this war legacy as they rebuild their society.
A fire blazes in a livestock market in the city of Al-Fashir in Sudan. There are yellow and orange flames rising into the sky.

Understanding Sudan’s Conflict by Focusing on Darfur

The city of Al-Fashir is strategically important and represents the crux of Sudan's larger conflict between the SAF and the RSF.
A Palestinian camp in Gaza at dusk, illuminated by a small fire.

Trump’s Gaza Plan is Absurd and an Affront to International Law

Beyond complicating the chances of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the idea undermines core principles of the international legal order and threatens U.S. interests.
The photo shows the herder in the cener of the frame, facing the camera and holding a stick behind him over his shoulders. He's standing in an arid environment, with a few scraggly trees and mostly emaciated livestock in the background.

Surge of Hate Speech in the Sahel, Including on WhatsApp, Signals Atrocity Risk

The threat is greatest in central Mali, but persecution of the Fulbe (Fulani) across the region seeds fertile ground for ethnic cleansing.
The photo shows an older woman in a head scarf at the right of the photo in the foreground, against the backdrop of a wrecked interior of a home.

What Just Happened: Trump’s Termination of West Bank Settler Sanctions

The reversal of Biden measures against Israeli settlers leaves few tools in the event an escalation threatens further conflict in the region.
Aerial view of Spanish words "Donde Estan?"

Confronting Challenges to the Prosecution of Enforced Disappearances Before Domestic Courts

Addressing widespread impunity and various failed efforts to establish criminal responsibility for enforced disappearance.
A Syrian family waits with luggage at the Turkish border

Syria’s Uncertain Path: Challenges of Return, Stability and Trust

Research has consistently shown that while many Syrians have a long-term aspiration to return, persistent challenges have rendered their aspiration unachievable in the short-term.
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