International Court of Justice (ICJ)
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Питання та відповіді: Наступні кроки щодо української заяви до МСС
МСС повідомив, що 7 і 8 березня проведе слухання щодо війни в Україні.

Q&A: Next Steps in Ukraine’s Application to the International Court of Justice
Chimène Keitner and Zoe Tartasky on what to watch for in upcoming ICJ hearings and beyond.

From ‘8888’ to ‘2121’: A New Generation of Resistance in Myanmar
The attempted coup one year ago ushered in a new era for Myanmar. Where will it lead?

Gendering the International Court of Justice
"When the votes are cast in the General Assembly this week, women’s rights advocates around the world will be watching States closely."

Q&A on Court Ordering Facebook to Disclose Content on Myanmar Genocide
Implications for future investigations and more...

Crimes of Omission: Why a UN Treaty on Genocide but Not on Crimes Against Humanity?
It is a matter of historical curiosity, and it's time for the UN to reunite genocide with its genus by concluding a parallel treaty.

As the Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Moves Forward, a View on How It Relates to the Rome Statute for the ICC
Crimes against humanity is the only international crime not governed by its own treaty. It's time to formally recognize such heinous conduct.

Towards a New Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity: Next Steps
Such a convention could dispel the notion that only genocide deserves international sanction and attention.

Between Legitimacy and Control: The Taliban’s Pursuit of Governmental Status
Recognition of a government involves calculations of both law and politics. What factors will influence States' response to the Taliban?

Deceptive Report Escalates Srebrenica Genocide Denial Campaign
It now becomes a permanent part of the brazen refusal by Bosnia's Serb authorities to own up to the atrocities committed in their name.

Japan Cannot Claim Sovereign Immunity and Also Insist that WWII Sexual Slavery was Private Contractual Acts
In South Korea, two conflicting decisions by the Seoul Central District Court are testing the limited exceptions to sovereign immunity in a historic case of sexual violence in…

Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: The Need for an Inclusive Accountability
The Feb. 1 coup made it clear that when it comes to maintaining its grip on power, the Tatmadaw does not discriminate. The brutality with which it has consistently engaged with…