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Використання Росією касетних боєприпасів та іншої вибухової зброї свідчить про необхідність посилення захисту цивільного населення

"Російські війська в значній мірі покладаються на два види зброї, які відомі своєю неприйнятною…

Russia’s Use of Cluster Munitions and Other Explosive Weapons Shows Need for Stronger Civilian Protections

"Russian forces have relied heavily on two types of weapons that are notorious for the unacceptable and often unlawful harm they inflict on civilians."
A man holds a child as he flees the city of Irpin, west of Kyiv, on March 7, 2022. - Russian forces pummelled Ukrainian cities from the air, land and sea on Monday, with warnings they were preparing for an assault on the capital Kyiv, as terrified civilians failed for a second day to escape besieged Mariupol.

Гуманітарні коридори в Україні: глухий кут, підступна витівка чи вузький промінь надії?

Чи є обіцянка гуманітарного коридору цинічною витівкою, чи дає надію?
A man holds a child as he flees the city of Irpin, west of Kyiv, on March 7, 2022. - Russian forces pummelled Ukrainian cities from the air, land and sea on Monday, with warnings they were preparing for an assault on the capital Kyiv, as terrified civilians failed for a second day to escape besieged Mariupol.

Humanitarian Corridors in Ukraine: Impasse, Ploy or Narrow Passage of Hope?

Humanitarian corridors have a long history of assisting civilians in armed conflict, but they are not without serious shortcomings or risks.

Цього недостатньо: тимчасові заходи Європейського суду з прав людини щодо України

Справа України в Європейському суді з прав людини має піти далі і сприяти визнанню прав усіх потерпілих…

Not Far Enough: The European Court of Human Rights’ Interim Measures on Ukraine

International human rights law recognizes the rights of all those victimized by a war of aggression.
Standing before an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in Monday night, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya fist bumps Ambassador Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the UN, as US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations Mona Juul look on. February 21, 2022.

Russia’s “Occupation by Proxy” of Eastern Ukraine – Implications Under the Geneva Conventions

All state parties to the Geneva Conventions now have a role to play via enforcing grave breaches regime.
A Yemeni man looks at graffiti protesting against US drone strikes on September 19, 2018 in Sana'a, Yemen.

What I Told Congress about U.S. Lethal Strikes

Congress should take steps to end America’s war-based approach to counterterrorism policy.
An overhead view of the Pentagon building in Washington, DC.

Clear Error in the Defense Department’s Law of War Manual: On Presumptions of Civilian Status

This article is the first in a new project at Just Security that assesses the U.S. Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual with a goal of providing constructive opportunities…
S. Army (retired) General Lloyd Austin looks forward after being formally nominated to be Secretary of the Department of Defense by U.S. President-elect Joe Biden at the Queen Theatre on Dec. 9, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.

A Big Step Forward or Running in Place?: The Pentagon’s New Policy on Civilian Casualties

New Pentagon effort to respond to civilian harm is encouraging, but DOD needs to demonstrate leadership, scope the problem correctly, and address the growing credibility gap to…
A gray, black, and white aerial image of two compounds surrounded by trees. One building is in the middle of green crosshairs from US video camera.

The Al-Qurayshi Operation and Minimization of Civilian Casualties

US officials’ emphasis on minimization of civilian casualties in an operation against such a high value target deserves special attention.
A physical therapy room for older detainees is seen at the US Guantanamo Naval Base on October 16, 2018, in Guantanamo Base, Cuba. - The Guantanamo prison, which houses detainees accused of participating in the 9/11 attacks, is to remain open for at least 25 years, said US Navy Admiral John Ring, commander of the base. (Photo by Sylvie LANTEAUME / AFP) (Photo credit should read SYLVIE LANTEAUME/AFP via Getty Images)

A Rare Public Wake-Up Call from the ICRC on Guantanamo Transfers

An exceedingly rare public statement by the ICRC calls on the Biden administration to get serious about Guantanamo transfers.
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