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Sudanese protesters waving national flags during a protest outside the army headquarters in the capital Khartoum on April 21, 2019.

Smart Justice in Sudan: For Bashir’s Crimes, Is the ICC Still the Best Route?

A remarkable transition is underway in Sudan. After months of protests, Omar Al Bashir’s autocratic regime finally collapsed this month. It is, of course, quite ironic that Bashir,…
United Nations Security Council meeting on January 25, 2019 at the United Nations in New York.

National Security at the United Nations This Week

Editors’ Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…
U.S. Soldiers stand in formation during a logistics course graduation ceremony.

Transparency on Civilian Harm in Somalia Matters – Not Just to Americans

"Under the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations, much of the commentary on the use of lethal force in counterterrorism operations has focused on the importance of transparency…
Two men walk near the Paloch oil fields in Upper Nile State, the site of an oil complex and key crude oil processing facility in the north of the country near the border with Sudan. March 2, 2014

Beyond Sanctioning Elusive War Criminals, Prosecute the Profiteers

Bidibidi is the world’s second-largest refugee camp. A sea of tents and huts spilling into Uganda from its northern border, the settlement now hosts more than a quarter million…
A military drone replica is displayed in front of the White House during a protest against drone strikes on January 12, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Breaking the Silence on Civilian Casualties from U.S. Air Strikes in Somalia

A new report by Amnesty International documents 14 civilian deaths and 8 injuries - none acknowledged by AFRICOM - in five U.S. air strikes in Somalia.
Democratic Republic of the Congo's newly inaugurated President Felix Tshisekedi raises an official plaque of the presidency after he took an oath of office at the Presidency in Kinshasa on January 24, 2019.

DRC’s Presidential Transition: `Peaceful’ Maybe, but Signs of Backsliding

Last week, the new president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, entered into a coalition government with the party of his predecessor, Joseph Kabila.…
A man holding a portrait of ousted Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, flashes the Victory sign on April 30, 2015 in Mama.

The ICC Acquittal of Gbagbo: What Next for Crimes against Humanity?

The International Criminal Court dismissed another case this week, ordering the release of two more defendants accused of serious international crimes. The Court's recent record…
An opposition supporter holds up a reading "Long live the opposition" during a rally organised by political opposition parties in Kinshasa on July 31, 2016.

The Dangers of Democratic Republic of Congo’s Post-Election Dispute

The announced results of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Dec. 30 presidential elections have thrown the country into confusion. Precedents elsewhere on the continent show…
Rwandan Hutu rebel Ignace Murwanashyaka (C) of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) showing a declaration flanked by Baptiste Koneza (R) and Christophe Hakizabero (L) at the Sant'Egidio religious community headquarter in Rome.

A Congo War Crimes Decision: What It Means for Universal Jurisdiction Litigation in Germany and Beyond

The German Federal Court of Justice, the country's court of last resort in criminal and private law, recently announced its much-anticipated decision in a Congo War Crimes case.…

U.S. Lethal Operations in Somalia Are On the Rise. But Are They Effective?

A deep-rooted ideology cannot be defeated with bombs dropped from the sky. What is needed is a real shift in strategy.

How Will Nikki Haley’s Resignation Affect U.S. Policy Towards Africa?

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s surprise resignation earlier this month led to a handful of predictable questions, including why was she resigning, why now,…
A man walks up the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on January 31, 2017.

International Law Roundup: Part III

In addition to discussing developments at the international criminal tribunals, addressed in Parts I and II of this series, the IHL Dialogs also offered insights into human rights…
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