Armed Groups and International Law

Promoting information sharing and community building between individuals and organisations working on issues related to armed groups and international law. Providing updates on news stories and publicize academic journal articles and seminars, talks and conferences on issues related to armed groups.

Sanremo Round Table: Strengthening IHL Compliance

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The 46th Sanremo Round Table on Current Issues of IHL, organised by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law and the International Committee of the Red Cross, will focus on “Strengthening IHL compliance: the conduct of hostilities, the protection of essential services and humanitarian assistance in contemporary armed conflict“. Taking place in a hybrid format on 14-15 September 2023, the …

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News Roundup 20 March – 26 March

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Nine killed in attack on Chinese mine in CAR Colombia’s armed forces ready for more attacks from Clan criminal group Conflict in Oromia impedes national dialogue preparations French journalists, US aid worker freed in West Africa Kabul rejects Washington’s claim over alleged IS group strengthen in Afghanistan Mali: 2 Red Cross employees kidnapped in early …

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News Roundup 13 March – 19 March

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CAR: Several killed in attack on Chinese mine Attacks by armed groups displace more than 100,000 in DR Congo Libyan armed group says barrels of missing natural uranium recovered Colombia’s Petro accuses armed group of violating ceasefire Why Indonesia fails to address the West Papua conflict Lithuanian lawmakers designate Russia’s Wagner Group as “terrorist organization” …

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News Roundup 6 March – 12 March

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Cali peace security secretary proposes “camp zones” for armed groups in Colombia’s “Total Peace” strategy Right experts ‘deeply disturbed’ by Russian Wagner Group recruitment of prisoners Myanmar’s Spring Revolution aided by the ethnic Kokang Armed Group Colombia FARC dissidents optimistic for peace Tamazuj group storms police station in Khartoum US trains West African militaries as …

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News Roundup 20 February – 26 February

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Civilians face heightened danger from Colombia’s landmines New bloody attack in Burkina: at least 51 soldiers killed Armed clashes continue in DR Congo Deadlier and more media savvy, separatist rebels evolve in Indonesia’s Papua At least 13 villagers killed in Mali in suspected jihadist attack Oromia regional state makes a call for peace with the …

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News Roundup 13 February – 19 February

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Africa leaders urge pullout of armed groups in east DRC by March 30 Papuan armed group releases video, photos of New Zealand pilot Mehrtens COVID-19 restrictions unexpectedly reduced Islamic State violence-political science experts explain why New attack rocks DRC’s Ituri province ahead of key voter census Colombia peace talks with ELN rebels resume amid tensions …

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Book Discussion: Detention by Non-State Armed Groups under International Law

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Monday (Today), June 13, 2022, 14h00-15h30 EST /20h00-21h30 CET The Lieber Society on the Law of Armed Conflict invites you to join us for a discussion of Dr. Ezequiel Heffes’ (one of our co-editors) new book, Detention by Non-State Armed Groups under International Law. The book explores the legal regulation of non-State armed groups’ (NSAGs) …

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Book Launch – Detention and Confinement in Armed Conflict

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On May 31st, at 20:00 (CET) /2pm (EDT) ALMA is holding a virtual book launch on two important new books on Detention and Confinement in Armed Conflict. The two books are (i) “Detention by Non-State Armed Groups under International Law” by Ezequiel Heffes (one of our co-editors and Senior Policy and Legal Advisor at Geneva …

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Armed groups and international law: assistant editor

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Are you interested in staying abreast of current developments in armed conflicts around the world involving armed groups? Are you eager to understand the different ways in which international law applies to armed conflicts? Are you passionate about  (i) ‘information sharing’ and (ii) ‘community building’ between individuals and organisations working on issues related to armed …

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