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A picture shows the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate. Children are pressed against a chain link fence during a security operation by the Kurdish Asayish security forces and the special forces of the Syrian Democratic Forces, on August 26, 2022. (Photo by DELIL SOULEIMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Extended Detention Compounds Trauma for Thousands of Child Victims of Terrorism in Syria Camps

Countries must accelerate repatriation of their citizens, but governments need assistance to enhance their support systems for families.

The Discomforts of Politics: What Future for Atrocity Prevention?

Reinvigorating the atrocity prevention agenda requires focusing on accountability.
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Unpacking Key Assumptions Underlying Legal Analyses of the 2023 Hamas-Israel War

"Conversations of this nature are useless if their participants fail to acknowledge their differences of opinion about underlying assumptions."
Graffiti showing a US drone is depicted on a wall to protest against US drone strikes on September 19, 2018 in Sana'a, Yemen.

US Lethal Strikes Program Continues to Violate Int’l Human Rights Law

ICCPR review raises concerns about US program of lethal strikes outside of recognized war zones, in violation of international human rights law obligations.
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US Regresses on Torture and Guantanamo at Treaty Review

By our count, the Human Rights Committee asked over 20 questions related to U.S. torture and/or the Guantanamo detention facility during the United States' ICCPR periodic review.…
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Process Rights and the Automation of Public Services through AI: The Case of the Liberal State

The use of AI in government is a response to the problem of how to dispense justice at scale.
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What is the U.N. General Assembly Able to Do on the Israel-Hamas War?

The U.N. General Assembly's upcoming emergency special session is a critical time to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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Will a New Foreign Security Force for Haiti Embrace Accountability?

Robust accountability mechanisms must allow Haitians to seek justice for abuses linked to the new force as it operates outside UN systems.
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The Just Security Podcast: The Siege of Gaza

For the over 2 million civilians in Gaza, Israel's "complete" siege has created dire humanitarian conditions.
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It’s Not Too Late to Galvanize Action on Climate-Affected Mobility

The impact of climate change on mobility cannot be ignored, and should be at the forefront of the negotiations and decisions at COP28.
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The Tragedy of AI Governance

Resolving AI challenges requires global cooperation - or waiting for a crisis that brings the need for multilateralism into sharper focus.
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War on Water Prolongs Misery in Gaza

Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.
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