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Switzerland commences trial for historic war crimes in Liberia

February 5, 2021 Natalya McPartland

Former Liberian rebel leader Alieu Koshiah is on trial for war crimes committed under his command of an armed faction of the ULIMO.

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In Current Affairs, International Law and Justice Tags Liberia, Civil War, Switzerland, pandemic, coronavirus, COVID-19, Human Rights Watch, international law, conflict, United Nations, ICC

The Storming Of Capitol Hill And The Domestic Terrorism Rhetoric

February 4, 2021 Ann-Marie Debrah

On 6 January, rioters descended on the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the defeat of Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.

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In Current Affairs, Democracy Tags United States, elections, Donald Trump, Trump administration, riots, Black Lives Matter, protests, Police, Police Brutality, terrorism, domestic terrorism

Controversy Over the Awarding of the Legion of Honor in France to President Al-Sissi

February 2, 2021 Silvia Talavera

An Italian journalist returns the Legion of Honor award in a symbolic gesture criticising Egypt’s human rights abuses.

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In Current Affairs, International Law and Justice Tags terrorism, Human Rights Watch, Egypt, Amnesty International, Human Rights Violations, torture, Facebook, Italy

The Darfur Peacekeeping Mission ends

January 31, 2021 Isabelle Dinkela

The abrupt withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission without the necessary safeguards in place may lead to future instability in the region.

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In Current Affairs, Peace and Security Tags United Nations, UNAMID, UN Security Council, genocide, war crimes, Sudan

Latina Women’s Rights Still At Risk Despite Legalisation Of Abortion

January 26, 2021 Holly Latham

Argentina has joined four other Latin American countries in liberalising its abortion laws; however, restrictions remain for much of the region.

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In Current Affairs, Equality Tags Argentina, abortion, reproductive healthcare, Latin America, women's rights
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The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023
The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023

Bosnia’s “invisible children” born as a consequence of sexual violence during the Yugoslav War have finally received legal recognition as civil victims of war.

Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023

Tension between China and the US has impacted on students who wish to study in American institutions, who now face suspicion and barriers to immigration. 

Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s National Security Law puts democratic activists behind bars, these extensive powers to prosecute, detain, and imprison puts minors in danger.

Jan 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
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Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
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Several Arab countries have witnessed major upheaval leading to protests against authoritarian regimes, known worldwide as the revolutions of the Arab Spring.

Jan 11, 2023
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022

Belarus’ use of migrants as a political weapon against the EU has led to a swathe of anti-migrant laws in Lithuania. As EU courts condemn the legislation, the bloc is itself coming to blows with Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2022

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