‘Syria’s Disappeared’ Exposes the Horror of Detention Centers
‘Syria’s Disappeared’ Exposes the Horror of Detention Centers
Experts say war crimes case against Assad government growing
Experts say war crimes case against Assad government growing
Hoping for justice in Iraq
In his opinion piece, journalist Geoffrey Johnston calls on the international community to take action on holding perpetrators of violations committed by Da’esh to account.
In his opinion piece, journalist Geoffrey Johnston calls on the international community to take action on holding perpetrators of violations committed by Da’esh to account.
The Guardian view on Syrian war crimes: searching for a road to justice
As many as 13,000 opponents of Bashar al-Assad were secretly hanged in Saydnaya prison, according to Amnesty International. Evidence of the regime’s viciousness continues to mount
Assad war crimes proof 'better' than Nuremberg
"Conservatively, we're looking at 50,000 Syria civilians tortured and murdered by their own government," says Stephen Rapp, former U.S. war crimes official.
Prosecute ISIS fighters for murder, rape, slavery, torture — not just terrorism, expert says
Canadian-led group looking to set up war crimes court in Northern Iraq to try ISIS members for crimes
Canadian-led group looking to set up war crimes court in Northern Iraq to try ISIS members for crimes
How to hold ISIS accountable for war crimes?
'If you prosecute an IS member as a terrorist, it may incite others to join,' says Bill Wiley, executive director of the Commission for International Justice and Accountability.
'If you prosecute an IS member as a terrorist, it may incite others to join,' says Bill Wiley, executive director of the Commission for International Justice and Accountability.
President Trump can defeat ISIS – here’s how
Over the weekend, President Trump directed his administration to “develop a comprehensive plan to defeat ISIS.” That memorandum follows a clear focus on the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in the White House’s foreign policy statements, as well as comments by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson clarifying that the defeat of radical Islam and ISIS will be a primary mission objective of the State Department under his watch.
Over the weekend, President Trump directed his administration to “develop a comprehensive plan to defeat ISIS.” That memorandum follows a clear focus on the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in the White House’s foreign policy statements, as well as comments by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson clarifying that the defeat of radical Islam and ISIS will be a primary mission objective of the State Department under his watch.
Première historique: une plainte pénale est déposée contre des agents du régime syrien
Un dossier pénal de 3600 pages a été déposé auprès d’un procureur espagnol pour le compte d’une Syrienne, naturalisée Espagnole, dont le frère a été torturé et tué par le régime de Bachar el-Assad et identifié sur les photos prises par le déserteur César. (In French)
Un dossier pénal de 3600 pages a été déposé auprès d’un procureur espagnol pour le compte d’une Syrienne, naturalisée Espagnole, dont le frère a été torturé et tué par le régime de Bachar el-Assad et identifié sur les photos prises par le déserteur César. (In French)
Will Assad ever be tried for his crimes?
Documentation of violations and crimes in Syria is the first step in the pursuit of justice.
Documentation of violations and crimes in Syria is the first step in the pursuit of justice.
How a new U.N. resolution could — someday — bring justice to Syria
For all the talk of justice for mass atrocities in Syria and myriad mechanisms aimed at forcing the international community to bring Syrian war criminals to account, the world has very little to show. But several recent developments at the United Nations General Assembly could lay the foundation for the day when justice in Syria becomes possible.
For all the talk of justice for mass atrocities in Syria and myriad mechanisms aimed at forcing the international community to bring Syrian war criminals to account, the world has very little to show. But several recent developments at the United Nations General Assembly could lay the foundation for the day when justice in Syria becomes possible.
Top ten developments in international law in 2016
This year seems to have packed in more news events and shocking developments than any other in recent memory. As 2016 draws to an end, many are fearful of how the political trends that surfaced this year will play out and what their long-term effect will be on the international legal order. At the same time, the year has seen a number of successes in international law, most notably in judicial decisions that championed the rule of law against the interests of powerful states and corporations. This post highlights and discusses ten international law victories and failures in 2016.
This year seems to have packed in more news events and shocking developments than any other in recent memory. As 2016 draws to an end, many are fearful of how the political trends that surfaced this year will play out and what their long-term effect will be on the international legal order. At the same time, the year has seen a number of successes in international law, most notably in judicial decisions that championed the rule of law against the interests of powerful states and corporations. This post highlights and discusses ten international law victories and failures in 2016.
The UN General Assembly’s Historic Resolution on Accountability for Syria
What It Means and What Are Its Limits
What It Means and What Are Its Limits
The Muslim world failed Syria long before anyone else did
As innocent civilians continue to be slaughtered within the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo, our greatest present-day humanitarian catastrophe can be largely attributed to the fact that the Muslim world has failed the people of Syria.
As innocent civilians continue to be slaughtered within the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo, our greatest present-day humanitarian catastrophe can be largely attributed to the fact that the Muslim world has failed the people of Syria.
Syria war crimes: a guide for navigating the legal minefield
What justice might look like and why “genocide” is an unhelpful label
What justice might look like and why “genocide” is an unhelpful label
His turn will come
Six German lawyers are bringing a case against Syrian leader Assad for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It may sound naive, but it is a long-overdue step in international law enforcement – and Germany is the perfect venue. By Kristin Helberg
Six German lawyers are bringing a case against Syrian leader Assad for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It may sound naive, but it is a long-overdue step in international law enforcement – and Germany is the perfect venue. By Kristin Helberg
Confronting Assad's War Crimes: The Next Step for America
Donald Trump is taking his time to assemble his cabinet and his national security team, but the world isn’t stopping for him. In fact, the world doesn’t stop for anyone.
This is especially so for the Syrian people, who have been terrorized, starved and besieged by their own government over the last six years. Bashar al-Assad may be an evil and cunning man, but he isn’t stupid; he grasps the political reality in the United States and understands that folks in Washington are too distracted to do anything significant about Syria. The two months when one administration hands power to another isn’t the best time to rock the boat and change policy.
Donald Trump is taking his time to assemble his cabinet and his national security team, but the world isn’t stopping for him. In fact, the world doesn’t stop for anyone.
This is especially so for the Syrian people, who have been terrorized, starved and besieged by their own government over the last six years. Bashar al-Assad may be an evil and cunning man, but he isn’t stupid; he grasps the political reality in the United States and understands that folks in Washington are too distracted to do anything significant about Syria. The two months when one administration hands power to another isn’t the best time to rock the boat and change policy.
EU council CTC foreign fighters returnees policy options
EU council CTC foreign fighters returnees policy options
Baschar-al-Assad Syrien kriegsverbrechen anklage/komplettansicht
Sechs deutsche Anwälte klagen Syriens Machthaber Assad wegen Kriegsverbrechen an. Was naiv klingt, ist ein überfälliger Schritt der internationalen Strafverfolgung.
Sechs deutsche Anwälte klagen Syriens Machthaber Assad wegen Kriegsverbrechen an. Was naiv klingt, ist ein überfälliger Schritt der internationalen Strafverfolgung.