Crimes Against Humanity
385 Articles
Regarding Pathways of International Accountability for Violence Against Journalists
Former President of the International Criminal Court (2018-2021) on how international law might be used to combat the "impunity that all too often attends the cycle of violence…
As Another “Never Again” Scenario Quickly Approaches in Tigray, the Biden Administration Must Hold Parties to Their Word
With millions facing death, time is of the essence for the United States to demonstrate its commitment to the people of Tigray.
Only Holding All to Account in Ethiopia Will Ensure its Survival
An impartial accounting for crimes committed in Ethiopia must be conducted and a mechanism set up for the country to heal.
The Case for the International Crime of Domicide
"By defining domicide as a crime in its own standing, the international community would close protection gaps and move ever closer to ensuring that serious violations of economic,…
Why We Need the Alien Tort Statute Clarification Act Now
"The ATSCA, while not a panacea, would revive one important tool for protecting human rights. It deserves the attention of the Senate Judiciary Committee now."
Forging a Cooperative Relationship Between International Criminal Court and a Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine
Cooperation between the ICC and a potential STCoA is possible and both courts could achieve their missions to promote accountability.
Налагодження співпраці між МКС і Спеціальним трибуналом переслідування злочину агресії, вчиненого щодо України
У цій статті я пояснюю, чому запропонований нами STCoA має бути засобом співпраці, а не конкуренції…
Democracies Must Stop Playing Games with Myanmar’s Representation at the United Nations
Member States that believe in human rights must take the necessary steps to give the Burmese people a voice at the United Nations.
Extremist Ideologies and the Roots of Mass Atrocities: Lessons for Ukraine
Mass atrocities consistently depend on justificatory narratives rooted in prevailing ideological worldviews and institutions.
The Politics of the ECCC: Lessons from Cambodia’s Unique and Troubled Accountability Effort
"For all its problems and shortfalls, the ECCC has managed to sentence a head of state for genocide. In a region where authoritarianism is on the rise, the significance of this…
At the UN: New Moves to Speak Up for a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
Amid a new resolution, delegations will need to send a crucial signal that protections for civilians are deepening -- not withering.
The ECCC Begins Winding Down: In Cambodia, a Hybrid Tribunal’s Hybrid Legacy
Constrained by domestic politics and with its final verdict delivered, the ECCC's legacy – like its nature – is a hybrid one.