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Making Russia Pay: Obtaining Compensation for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine in American Courts

US courts may offer avenues for holding Russia accountable for injuries caused by its unlawful invasion of Ukraine, subject to certain limitations.
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New Transitional Justice Legislation Provides an Entry Point for Reengaging with State- and Nation-Building Efforts in South Sudan

The South Sudan government should be held strictly to its commitment to establish and politically support new truth commission legislation.
A group of Ukrainian women demonstrate against war rape, holding posters.

Ukraine’s Use of Technology in Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes Investigations

Technology can help bring justice for Ukrainian survivors of sexual and gender-based crimes, but the process is not without challenges.
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The Netherlands Apologizes for Involvement in Hawija Airstrike and Lays Out Further Reforms

The Dutch Cabinet's release of a list of commitments on mitigating civilian harm is a major step forward for transparency.
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Financial Accountability at the ICC: Aligning Domestic Legal Frameworks with the ICC’s Asset Recovery Mandate

Many International Criminal Court member States lack the domestic legal frameworks necessary to effectively implement the Court’s asset recovery requests, raising concerns about…
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Toward an International Register of Damage for the Occupation of Palestinian Territory

The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences of the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, finding Israel’s…
National Bank of Ukraine building traces its roots to the State Bank of Russia. Kiev, Ukraine. Getty Images.

Making Russia Pay to Strengthen Ukraine

Collective countermeasures are the effective legal mechanism for Ukraine to restore some balance vis-à-vis Russia.
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Women Are at the Center of Ukraine’s Path to Justice and Recovery

Women are playing central roles in Ukraine's fight for justice, peace, and accountability amid Russia's full-scale invasion.
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The Register of Damages for Ukraine Opens for Claims Submissions

The Register of Damages will use tools of international law to collect, assess, and categorize claims of harm caused by Russia’s invasion.
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What Can Repair Look Like Through a Syrian Victims’ Fund?

A Syrian Victims' Fund should take into account survivor voices and needs, as well as helping Syrian victims around the world.
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For Another Year, DoD Fails to Make Condolence Payments to Civilian Harm Victims

Despite recent reforms, the Pentagon still has not made any condolence payments for civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations.
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The UK Is Failing to Recoup Ill-gotten Gains Linked to the Syrian Regime

Robust laws are needed to account for the ways in which illicit assets are hidden in the UK and ensure justice for survivors of the conflict in Syria.
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