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Syrian Torture Victims Deserve a Hearing Before the ICJ

As the case moves to the next stage, their voices must be central in the case that Canada and the Netherlands have put before the Court. 
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In the Case Against Syria, a New Tool for Enforcing Human Rights

One of the key dilemmas of international law has always been whether and how international law obligations can be enforced against States that refuse to comply. In the case against…
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How the Expansion of “Self-Defense” Has Undermined Constraints on the Use of Force

Legal Scholar Oona Hathaway examines how expansive U.S. interpretations of "self-defense" have shaped international law.
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The Just Security Podcast: A New Standard for Evidence of Civilian Harm?

Joining the show to discuss the Baghdadi raid and the U.S. response to claims of civilian harm are Airwars Director Emily Tripp and Conflict Researcher Anna Zahn.
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Ten Years on From the Ghouta Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria: What Lessons Have Been Learned?

The Syrian government still has not been held accountable for its brutal chemical weapons attack on Ghouta ten years ago.
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Baghdadi Raid Documents Suggest New US Standards for Assessing Civilian Harm

If the U.S. government requires metadata to prove evidence of civilian harm, it essentially means researchers will have to find the exact person who took the original image, speak…
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Collective Reparations for Victims of ISIS

French cement company LaFarge paid a large criminal forfeiture for their support of ISIS in Syria; that money should be used for reparations.
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Pentagon Investigation into Syria Strike: A Litmus Test for Civilian Harm Response

The Pentagon's investigation into the May 3 drone strike in Syria is a litmus test for broader efforts to address civilian harm.
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Normalization Pushes Millions of Syrians into Deeper Uncertainty

The push to normalize diplomatic relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad poses risks to millions of Syrians inside and outside of the country.
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Gender Persecution: Why Labels Matter

"If we do not specifically identify and condemn the discriminatory drivers of crimes, what hope do we have of dismantling them as part of our quest for an atrocity-free, more peaceful…
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2nd Time’s the Charm: France’s Cour de Cassation Broadens Universal Jurisdiction Law

"With its liberal interpretation of French law, the Cour de cassation narrowly saved the doctrine of universal jurisdiction in France, particularly for crimes in Syria."
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Death by Drones: Does the Pentagon Always Know Who it is Killing?

As U.S. officials grapple with the fallout from the latest drone strike, Congress and senior administration officials should demand answers.
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