What began as a domestic uprising evolved into a protracted conflict sustained by external support, fragmented opposition, and limited diplomatic leverage.”
Tag: Forced Displacement
Breakdown of Rule of Law in Myanmar: Military Coup, State Violence, and the Erosion of Democratic Institutions
The breakdown of rule of law in Myanmar reflects not only a seizure of power, but the institutionalization of violence as a tool of governance.”
A Coup in Myanmar: Democratic Breakdown and Early Indicators of Atrocity Risk
Conflict and Famine: Starvation as a Weapon of War
Starvation in conflict is not simply a humanitarian crisis—it is often the result of deliberate policy choices designed to control populations and weaken opposition.”
Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis: Conflict, Civilian Harm, and the Collapse of Essential Systems
In Yemen, civilian suffering is not incidental—it is the cumulative result of prolonged conflict, institutional breakdown, and constraints on humanitarian access.”
Undocumented in Lebanon: Displacement, Legal Status, and the Precarity of Protection
In displacement settings, legal status is not a formality—it determines access to protection, livelihoods, and, ultimately, survival.”
Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar: State Violence and the Rohingya Crisis
The scale and systematic nature of violence against the Rohingya signals not only ethnic cleansing, but the potential commission of atrocity crimes requiring urgent international response.”
Dadaab Refugee Camp: Kenya’s Closure Threats and the Persistence of Protracted Displacement
Efforts to dismantle long-standing refugee settlements without viable alternatives risk triggering renewed displacement, instability, and potential violations of international law.”
Absconding from Justice: Omar al-Bashir, ICC Warrants, and the Limits of Enforcement
The failure to execute ICC arrest warrants against sitting heads of state exposes structural weaknesses in international accountability mechanisms and risks entrenching impunity.”
South Sudan’s Bittersweet Birthday: Independence Overshadowed by Conflict, Atrocity, and Humanitarian Collapse
Independence brought hope to South Sudan, but unresolved political divisions and unchecked violence have transformed celebration into crisis.”