The Law of Occupation
This month's theme explores the law of occupation, looking at the challenges in the continued application of human rights law, war crimes in an occupation, and the extent to which the occupier can change the laws already in place in occupied territory.
This piece analyses Article 1F(a) of the Refugee Convention which denies refugee status for individuals accused of crimes against humanity
The article analyzes the interaction, overlap and complimentarity of international humanitarian law and international refugee law
This article discusses the denial of refugee protection to child soldiers under the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees
This article explores the definition of the term refugee, how it has changed over time, & the main reasons why people leave their countries
Our editorial explores how the regimes of refugees and armed conflict intersect with one another and how refugees be used to created armed conflict.
This article explores the Islamic legal position regarding the provision of humanitarian access and protection of aid workers during armed conflicts
This article explores the principles of the Islamic Law of War as defined by Abu Bakr, the first Caliph, in his speech to a Muslim army
This article explores the legality of nuclear weapons under Islamic Laws of War, and compares this perspective with that of contemporary IHL
This article compares the rulings of Islamic War Law and International Humanitarian Law on human shielding, perfidy and night attacks.
This article explores the concept of immunity under International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Laws of War
This article explores the interaction between IHL and Islam regarding allowing humanitarian relief in war zones
This article analyses the fundamental ways in which Islamic Law and IHL regimes are similar and the also significant ways in which their applications diverge.
This article looks at this somewhat stereotypical approach taken by the Conventions as well as how in practice, women are presumed a more ‘innocent’ form of civilian status in which they are not directly participating…
This article explores the international legal provisions regarding the recruitment of children for armed conflicts and presents recommendations on how to tackle this issue
This article discusses the regulation of child soldiers under international law, rehabilitation and prevention strategies, and possible obstacles to these strategies.
The article discusses the general and special protections offered to women under IHL and analyses their effectiveness in protecting women from wartime atrocities
Our editorial explores the rights and protections afforded to women and children during times of conflict, and argues that a nuanced approach is necessary to understand the issues that they face.
This article explores the use of space as a domain for armed conflict, space laws and the regulation of space warfare through the lens of IHL.
This article explores how IHL applies to cyber operations during armed conflicts, as well as the gaps in the current legal regime.
An exploration of the evolution of aerial warfare, the laws of war applicable, recent military technological advancements, and what the future of war from the sky looks like.
The editorial for warfare across domains gives an overview of the evolution and conduct of warfare in the air, at sea, in cyberspace, and in space.
This article examines the dangers of violent extremism in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover, and explores how IHL can be used to facilitate humanitarian assistance.
This article charts the international community's attempts to define terrorism and explores the factors that have complicated the formation of a coherent and universally acceptable definition.
This article assesses the relationship between counter-terrorism (CT) and international humanitarian law (IHL) and make recommendations for the increased consideration of IHL in FTF cases.
This article aims to examine the interaction that exists, or the lack of it, between international counterterrorism law and international humanitarian law.
This month's editorial introduces the need for harmony between International Humanitarian Law and the global counter-terrorism regime.
This article explores the legal foundation that authorizes the existence of Peacekeeping Operations and whether peacekeepers can be party to a conflict
This article traces the evolution of the UN Peacekeeping Agenda focusing largely from the 1990s onwards to present day.
This article discusses how international humanitarian law can be used to ensure accountability in peacekeeping operations.
This article examines the potential positive impact of women peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
Overview of the laws applicable to peacekeeping missions & identification of issues related to accountability of peacekeepers.
This articles conducts a legal analysis of the Regulation of mines and explosive remnants of war in the context of Pakistan
This article examines the usage of military courts and its jurisprudential development in Pakistan.
This article examines the capacity of Pakistani domestic courts in interpreting and applying international humanitarian law.
This editorial explores the application of the law of armed conflict in Pakistan’s domestic courts as well as the use of legal means to pursue strategic objectives.
This essay focuses on investigating the various legal lacunas that emerge when the current international framework is extended to non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) to hold NAGs responsible for the destruction of cultural heritage.
This article examines the impact of armed conflicts on intangible cultural heritage, and tries to assess the effectiveness of IHL in protecting intangible cultural heritage
This essay examines how international humanitarian law with regards to cultural property has developed over time; how it currently operates; and whether the regime is sufficient in actually protecting cultural property during armed conflict.
This editorial focuses on the main issues relating to definitions, accountability, and applicability to non-state entities.
This article highlights critical gaps in the proposed definition of ecocide, and explores ICC's suitability in prosecuting crimes of ecocide.
This article explores the gendered impact of climate change and conflict, placing specific emphasis on sexual violence.
This article explore the effects of climate change and the link between it and an increase in violence or conflict in affected regions.
This editorial explores environmental damage during an armed conflict and the ways in which IHL protects the natural environment
This article explores the notion of human shields, their prohibition, as well as recent arguments which seek to distinguish between ‘voluntary’ and ‘involuntary’ human shields.
This article examines how globalization causes greater urbanization and technological advancement, which, in conflict zones, can be a recipe for unrest.
This articles sheds light on the concept of urbanization of conflict, as well as the impact this has on the laws of armed conflict.
How has globalization contributed to growing urban warfare and the debate surrounding the topic of using civilians as human shields in combat? How can the cardinal principles of international humanitarian law be applied to reduce…
An exploration of the legitimacy of lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS) in the IHL discourse.
IHL shoulders the responsibility of ensuring that novel means and methods of warfare remain under the cardinal principles of IHL.
An analysis of the threat to civilians due to data breaching cyber operations in light of protections available under the Law of Armed Conflict.
Categories
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
Means and Methods of Warfare
Urbanization of Conflict
Climate and Conflict
Armed Conflict and Cultural Heritage
International Humanitarian Law in Practice
International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping
International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism
Warfare Across Domains
Women and Children in Armed Conflict
Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law
Refugees and Armed Conflict
InsecurityInsig: @joeamon's recent article for @thehill discusses the need for reinforcement of #IHL principles and increased accountability for attacks on #health workers in #war zones
Healthcare workers MUST be protected.
#NotATarget @SafeguardingHC …
@joeamon's recent article for @thehill discusses the need for reinforcement of #IHL principles and increased accountability for attacks on #health workers in #war zones
Healthcare workers MUST be protected.
#NotATarget @SafeguardingHC @drexelpubhealth
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/3894820-health-workers-should-not-risk-attacks-caring-for-those-in-war-zones/
At #UNSC meeting on protection & water, Minister @LSchreinemacher spoke on food & water security in conflict affected areas.
As per #UNSCres 2417 on #hunger & conflict, Minister asked for more frequent SG reporting, full attention by the Council & investigation of #IHL violations
The war #Ukraine has highlighted the importance of #food #security, to which #IHL offers two significant layers of #protection. Should IHL adopt a large or general anthropocentric approach to food security, asks Pauline Lesaffre in the #UkraineSymposium. https://lieber.westpoint.edu/path-forward-food-security-armed-conflict/
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Russia has committed numerous violations of #HR & #IHL in Ukraine, many of which amount to war crimes. This is the conclusion by the 🇺🇳 Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, which presented its recent report to OSCE & UN Mission in Vienna at an event hosted by Sweden.
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