Human Rights
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Still at War: The Forever War Legal Paradigm in Afghanistan
The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Time to Walk the Talk on Human Rights Abuses in India
Advocates call for targeted sanctions in connection with for egregious human rights violations in Uttar Pradesh.
The Best Path for Accountability for the Crime of Aggression Under Ukrainian and International Law
A treaty between Ukraine and the UN General Assembly best avoids legal pitfalls under Ukrainian and international law.
Найкращий шлях до відповідальності за злочин агресії за українським та міжнародним правом
This article is also available in English here. Олександр Комаров і Уна Хетеуей В той час як Росія продовжує вести жахливу…
Is Genocide Occurring in Ukraine? An Expert Explainer on Indicators and Assessments
Russia has committed atrocities in Ukraine, but policymakers should approach the issue of genocide with caution.
Mass Graves in Ukraine Should Be Treated as Crime Scenes – and Urgently Secured
"For future war crime investigations, it is important to treat these sites as crime scenes and take steps to protect and secure them."
Масові поховання в Україні слід розглядати як місце скоєння злочину – і терміново убезпечувати
"Для майбутніх розслідувань воєнних злочинів важливо розглядати такі місця як місця скоєння злочинів…
Чи відбувається геноцид в Україні? Пояснення експерта про індикатори й оцінки
"Протягом місяця з моменту офіційного відкриття Міжнародним кримінальним судом розслідування можливих…
Reclaim the First Amendment — Harvard Law Review Address
Remarks from Jameel Jaffer, Just Security Executive Editor and Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Why the ICC’s First Trial on Darfur is About More Than Securing Justice
Ali Kushayb's trial opens as the military reasserts its control over Sudan. Justice - and peace - will require holding perpetrators accountable, even those who are currently in…
How the U.S. Can Stop Empowering Eurasia’s Authoritarians
"The United States has a valuable opportunity to help the people of Eurasia emerge from the shadow of the Soviet Union’s legacy. It cannot do that if it shuts its eyes to the…
The People of Myanmar Need to Be Heard, Not Ostracized, on the International Stage
So far, U.N. bodies have boosted the legitimacy of the Myanmar junta (at the ICJ) or denied the Burmese people the right to be represented at all (at the Human Rights Council).…