When armed groups govern territory, civilian protection depends not only on the conduct of war, but on the conduct of governance.”
Tag: Atrocity Prevention
Civilian Protection in Gaza: Armed Actors, Urban Warfare, and Legal Constraints
When legal protections exist without consistent enforcement, civilian protection becomes conditional—and civilians bear the cost.”
When Armed Groups Govern: Civilian Protection and Policy Constraints in Lebanon, Gaza, and Yemen
Where armed groups function as governing authorities, civilian protection is shaped not only by conflict dynamics, but by the structure of power itself.”
Lebanon on the Edge: Escalation and Civilian Risk in a Regional Conflict
Escalation across borders does not remain contained—it expands the geography of civilian risk.”
The Fall of El-Fasher: Siege, Warfare, Ethnic Violence, and Atrocity Risk in Darfur
Prolonged siege, ethnic targeting, and systematic violence in El-Fasher signal an urgent need for intervention to prevent large-scale atrocities against civilian populations.”
Ceasefire Breakdown in Gaza: Renewed Israeli Strikes and the Limits of Humanitarian Access
The breakdown of ceasefire commitments in Gaza underscores how fragile agreements, restricted aid, and renewed strikes can rapidly escalate risks for civilians.”
Venezuela’s Human Rights Crisis Under Nicolás Maduro
Systematic repression, economic collapse, and institutional erosion in Venezuela have converged into one of the most severe human rights crises in the Western Hemisphere.”
United Nations at 80: Peace, Law, and Global Security
The TPNW reinforces international norms against weapons of mass destruction and obligates assistance to affected populations.”
Genocide Determination and the UN Commission of Inquiry on Gaza
The Commission’s report places renewed emphasis on accountability and the adherence to international law, highlighting the urgent need to protect civilians amid escalating violence.”
ICC Confirmation Hearing Against Joseph Kony: Accountability for LRA Crimes
Joseph Kony’s legacy is one of unimaginable suffering; bringing him to trial is essential not only for justice, but for the global fight against impunity.”