The situation resulting from the attacks on Israel has evolved into a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. The scale of destruction, mass evacuations and accusations of war crimes by Israel paints a grim picture of the ongoing crisis.
Read More »UNITAD – Key Investigations as UN Mechanism Reaches Its Final Reporting Year
As UNITAD approaches the conclusion of its mandate in 2024, the depth and breadth of its investigations into ISIL's crimes are evident. The relentless pursuit of justice is clear across key areas.
Read More »The Challenges of Providing Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Even if Israel eventually succeeds in rooting out the organization and the international community is able to make sustainable post-conflict arrangements for the territory’s governance and reconstruction, this does nothing to mitigate the immediate human security challenges.
Read More »Seeking Justice and Accountability – The Joint Application to the ICJ and Path to the ICC for Syrian Torture and War Crimes
The joint application to the ICJ by Canada and the Netherlands, alongside the international efforts to bring Iranian and Syrian military officials to account for alleged war crimes at the ICC, mark significant steps toward achieving justice and accountability for the victims of the long-lasting Syrian conflict.
Read More »“Zone of Unlaw” – A Longstanding Struggle for Stability in Ein el Hilweh Camp
Addressing the root causes of the crisis, including socio-economic insecurity and political tensions, is imperative for establishing lasting peace and security within the camp. The international community must remain committed to supporting humanitarian efforts, facilitating dialogue and advocating for the rights and dignity of the refugees.
Read More »The double standards by Western Powers in response to Syria and Turkey earthquakes compared to the Ukraine war.
Although both these events are different one being a war and the other a natural disaster, and there is a Western-allied government in Kyiv but not Damascus, the common ground they share is that innocent lives are being affected and devastated.
Read More »Unjust Death Sentences in Saudi Arabia Shows No Hope of Justice for Dissenters
The case of Project NEOM exemplifies the need for greater scrutiny of the application of anti-terrorism laws, the protection of human rights and the fair administration of justice in Saudi Arabia.
Read More »Regional Implications of the Sudan Conflict
It is the Sudanese people who have no prospect of winning. The longer fighting drags on, the higher the risk of an expanded civil war, and the more likely foreign actors will get involved.
Read More »Indefinite Incarceration – Thousands of Children in Northern Syria at Risk of Death During Arbitrary Detention
Despite the fall of IS in Northern Syria, closure for the many victims of their assaults and exploitation has not yet been obtained. Repatriation efforts appear insignificant at best, with hundreds of vulnerable children still being detained in inhumane conditions with little hope for freedom.
Read More »Traditionalist Theology: Compulsory Veiling in Iran & Its Link to Religious Expression
Violence against protesters would peak in the second half of 2022 with the death of Mahsa Amini. Ms Amini was arrested on September 13 for not adhering to Iran’s strict dress code.
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