atrocities/mass atrocities
189 Articles
Why the United Nations Keeps Failing Victims of Atrocity Crimes
Prevention and the responsibility to protect are subordinated to other UN agendas, and special advisers too often sidelined.
In Gaza, Catastrophic Violence of War and Slow Violence of Oppression Collide
The excesses of atrocity should not distract from the quieter, quotidian violence that started long before the 2023 Israel-Hamas War.
From Darfur to Darfur: The Fall and Rise of Indifference to Mass Atrocities in Africa
This arc reveals both the African Union’s strengths and weaknesses in stopping atrocity crimes, and what it might yet accomplish.
The Discomforts of Politics: What Future for Atrocity Prevention?
Reinvigorating the atrocity prevention agenda requires focusing on accountability.
Ethiopia’s Atrocity Victims Broaden UN Appeal After Human Rights Council’s Failure
It is crucial that UN member States take responsibility to address the situation in Ethiopia as the risk of genocide grows.
The `Pinochet Precedent’ at 25: Supporting Justice for Victims with `Universal Jurisdiction’
With the "Pinochet Precedent," the principle of universal jurisdiction can provide justice for victims of other dictatorial regimes.
Where Is the ICC Prosecutor?
The silence emanating from the Prosecutor of the International Court, Karim Khan, on the Israel-Gaza violence is growing louder by the hour.
UN Human Rights Council Should Extend Investigation Commission on Ethiopia
Only a neutral body like the ICHREE can conduct a comprehensive investigation into the atrocities in Tigray and other conflicts in Ethiopia. Ending its mandate risks complicity…
Pivoting to Prevention: How the Biden Administration Can Accelerate Implementation of the Atrocity Prevention Agenda
The U.S. can more effectively anticipate and halt atrocities worldwide through prioritizing atrocity prevention and leveraging tools.
Ethiopia’s Conflict Is Spreading, But UN Human Rights Council May End Expert Investigation Anyway
EU presses to let mandate end despite commission finding that “past and current abuses in these four regions demand further investigation.”
Congress Should Pass the SAFEGUARD Act to Overhaul Arms Sales Law and Protect Human Rights
The SAFEGUARD Act provides a pathway for Congress to push for accountability for the violence linked to U.S. arms sales.
How to Get Away With Crimes Against Humanity: The Statutory Gap in US Law
Congress can bring justice for victims of crimes against humanity by passing a statute with universal jurisdiction.