Where armed groups function as governing authorities, civilian protection is shaped not only by conflict dynamics, but by the structure of power itself.”
Tag: International Humanitarian Law
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.”
Sudan’s War and the Collapse of Civilian Protection: Escalating Atrocity Risks Amid State Fragmentation
The erosion of centralized authority in Sudan has created conditions in which civilian protection is no longer incidental to the conflict—it is structurally absent.”
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.”
The 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan
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.”
UNGA – Recognize the State of Palestine, and Hold Israel Accountable
Recognition of Palestine is not a symbolic gesture—it is a legal and moral imperative that strengthens accountability and upholds international law.”
Silent Victims: Children in Conflict
Children are not collateral damage—they are the silent victims whose protection must guide every response to conflict.”