Africa
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New Armed Conflict in DR Congo: A Renewed Call for Civilian Protection
Recent escalation of violence in eastern DRC has already displaced over 150,000 civilians and killed at least 23.

The US Needs a Global Anti-Coup Strategy
With partners, Washington can affect the calculus of local players and set an example of standing with local pro-democracy actors.

DoD Needs to Rethink its Civilian Casualty Reporting Mechanism
Current reporting mechanisms are opaque and not user-friendly for civilians seeking to use them in conflict-prone areas.

What Elon Musk Does Not Get about Twitter and Democracy in Africa
Deferring to local laws to determine the bounds of free speech on Twitter - and Musk has suggested doing - would jeopardize hard-won democratic freedoms in Africa.

How the War in Ukraine Illustrates the Weakness of US Policy Toward Africa
Two UN votes and the energy security-sanctions squeeze exemplify the failed approach to significant players on the international stage.

Questions for Congress to Ask the Biden Administration at the AUMF Hearing
Better yet, here's also the information that the witnesses themselves should proactively convey to the American public and Congress.

Sudanese Send Clear `No’ to Military Coup. What Will Security Forces Do Next?
After mass nonviolent protests, look out for arrests of opponents, prison releases of Islamists, and actions by a key paramilitary unit.

After the Coup in Sudan: Key (Short-Term) Indicators for Democratic Survival
Key indicators to measure the prospect for democracy to survive the current crisis — from scale of street protests to army's withstanding defections to specific words chosen…

Appetite for Obstruction: How Autocrats Subvert Democracy’s Infrastructure
Russia's block on a recent human rights meeting is part of a pattern of authoritarian powers rending the fabric of rules-based institutions.

Incorporating Digital Technology in the Investigation of International Crimes: Lessons from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Key lessons on incorporating digital evidence of international crimes throughout the justice process and increasing its admissibility in court.

Failure to Warn: War Powers Reporting and the “War on Terror” in Africa
How prior administrations failed to tell Congress about special forces engaged in combat operations in Cameroon, Niger, Somalia, Tunisia, and what it means for War Powers and AUMF…

Protecting Civilians in Mali – More UN Peacekeepers Is Only Part of the Solution
The United Nations secretary-general is expected to deliver a report to the Security Council today that will make recommendations for or against the deployment of additional peacekeepers…