Human Security Centre Human Rights and International Security Research

The continual and worsening use of cluster munitions has resulted in global devastation, presenting a significant challenge to international humanitarian law and civilian safety.

The IPS has allegedly long been responsible for severe human rights violations, with decades of reports revealing an intricate system that not only disregards international legal standards, but actively perpetuates violence, psychological abuse and inhumane living conditions against thousands of people.

The escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has caused a heightened and critical concern for regional stability. If Hamas is joined by Hezbollah in an all-out armed conflict with Israel, the lives lost, and damage done will multiply to unimaginable levels.

The ongoing situation in Rwanda underscores the persistent and severe challenges faced by journalists and critics under an authoritarian regime that stifles dissent while restricting freedom of expression.

The Dayton Agreement, while successful in ending the violent conflict of the early 1990s, has become viewed as institutionalising ethnic divisions, leaving the entities in a tenuous balance of power.

As Turkish influence becomes more and more ingrained in Syrian politics, it succumbs to growing scrutiny over its poor, continual misconduct against innocent people and the impact of its military operations on these civilian populations.

The situation in Haiti stands as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of armed gangs and criminal groups on a nation's stability, democracy and most importantly, its people.

The status of Abyei remains deeply entangled in a complex web of historical grievances. Despite the establishment of special administrative arrangements and security protocols, the region continues to grapple with instability and violence.

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.

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.