Crimes Against Humanity
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Could It Happen Here?: The Holocaust and Atrocities in the 21st Century
(Editor’s note: This article is published as part of our ongoing coverage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read related content here.) As for many, last month’s…

The Just Security Podcast: Two Years After the Myanmar Coup
On the two-year anniversary of the coup, we speak with Akila Radhakrishnan and Angela Mudukuti from the Global Justice Center.

The Ukraine War and the Crime of Aggression: How to Fill the Gaps in the International Legal System
An expert analysis of the diplomatic and legal options for creating a tribunal for the crime of waging a war of aggression against Ukraine.

Війна в Україні та злочин агресії: Як заповнити прогалини в міжнародній правовій системі
An expert analysis of the diplomatic and legal options for creating a tribunal for the crime of waging a war of aggression against Ukraine.

Coming Debates to Advance New Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Will Require Skillful Leadership
Old issues may resurface, and the working methods of the UN General Assembly's legal committee could again stymie progress in the end.

Uniting for Uyghurs at the United Nations
A statement from 50 nations suggests momentum despite a failed Human Rights Council vote. What the international community should do next.

How the US Can Help the Struggling Yazidi Community in Iraq
More than eight years since ISIS destroyed Sinjar, the region still needs rescue, redevelopment, and political pressure for lasting stability.

Just Security Experts Give Address at Int’l Criminal Court’s Assembly of State Parties Side Event
Our experts make the case for reforming the jurisdiction of the ICC to directly address the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine.

The Khmer Rouge Tribunal is Closing its Doors: Here’s What to Know About its Final Case
The ECCC’s final case, which is among the most substantial in the history of internationalized criminal law, carries important lessons.

UN Talks on Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Make Progress, But Also Reveal Hurdles
Adopting a resolution was a step forward, but supporting States will need to make the most of the next two years. Here's how.

New Suit Against Liberia at ECOWAS Court of Justice Seeks Accountability for Civil War-Era Massacre
"We have asked the ECOWAS Court to order that Liberia fulfill its obligations in support of ongoing accountability efforts -- which, advocates agree, should include the establishment…

The Ethiopia-Tigray Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and the Question of Accountability for International Crimes
Any hope of holding perpetrators accountable for serious crimes in the Tigray conflict lies in the AU, a responsibility it should not shirk.