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Book Symposium “Identifying Non-International Armed Conflict”: Conclusion
First, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Gloria Gaggioli, Chiara Redaelli, Jelena Pejic, Katharine Fortin, René Provost, and Martha Bradley for taking the time to read the book and engage with its arguments. I also want to express my sincere thanks to the editorial teams at both Articles of War and Armed Groups and International Law for organising and facilitating this symposium, it’s been …
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Sama is currently the News Roundup Editor (2026) for the Armed Groups and International Law blog. She holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), specializing in Swiss Law and International Law. Her thesis examined the role of the United Nations Security Council in the protection of civilians in Syria under international humanitarian law. Sama currently works with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and is a member of the Swiss Society of International Law (SSDI) and the International Law Association (ILA).
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