Guterres ‘remains committed’ to maintaining 1991 ceasefire in Western Sahara Ethiopia claims big advance in Tigray, Amnesty reports mass killing Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict sees hundreds dead, thousands flee to Sudan Ethiopian PM accuses Tigrayan rebels of ‘massacring’ civilians UN envoy urges Yemen’s warring parties to place ‘a firm bet on peace’, as famine threat continues …
The humanitarian fallout of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict UN rights chief warns of possible war crimes in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Ethiopia: Over 50 ethnic Amhara killed in attack on village by armed Protect children and relief workers caught up in conflict, urges UN rights envoy Second recent attack on Kabul school draws Guterres’ strong condemnation In Myanmar’s …
Pakistan: Schools ‘must never be targeted’, UNICEF says after deadly blast UN Syria envoy places hope in new talks, works towards lasting ceasefire UN shocked and outraged over horrific attack on school in Cameroon Mali, France differ over holding talks with armed groups Suspected ADF attack in DRC village kills more than 20 civilians DR …
12 October – 18 October Yemen’s warring sides complete largest prisoner swap in 5 years Iraqi fighters ‘agree conditional ceasefire’ to halt US attacks Victims or villains? The volunteer fighters on Burkina Faso’s front line The obstacles to Sudan’s landmark peace deal UN urged to take action against Myanmar over civilian abuses Karabakh war leaves …
New agreement in Iraq signals ‘a first and important step’ toward a better future Exclusive: Taliban, Afghan negotiators set ground rules to safeguard peace talks – sources Death toll rises as Azeris, Armenians say civilian areas are under fire Put peace in Libya first, UN chief urges summit on war-shattered nation Turkey and UAE openly …
Sudan’s government, rebel groups sign landmark deal To UN, Israeli Prime Minister says ‘no doubt’ more Arab countries will soon join ‘circle of peace’ Attacks on Religious Leaders in West and Central Africa Must Be Addressed Massive Human Rights Violations in DRC Linked to Armed Conflicts, Report Finds Libyan rivals conclude talks on key security …
Despite ‘compromises’, peace remains elusive in Yemen, says President, calling for international support to save his country Integrity of Myanmar polls questioned amid conflict, pandemic Despite military wins against extremists, Iraq’s combat against terrorism is ‘far from won’, says President Salih Tired of conflict, Thailand’s deep south women are on the front lines of peace …
Rakhine: Where the military is more feared than the coronavirus Mali opposition rejects military-backed transition charter Afghan peace talk negotiators hold first direct session in Doha Yemen: Aid Obstruction Puts Millions at Risk Former commanders of Colombia’s demobilized FARC rebels apologise for kidnappings Syria: Bombshell report reveals ‘no clean hands’ as horrific rights violations continue …
Attacks on Students, Teachers, and Schools Surge in Africa’s Sahel Attacks on Education Rising, Fomenting Child Recruitment into Armed Groups, Secretary-General Warns in Inaugural Observance of International Day As Colombia’s FARC leaders testify, abuse survivors see little hope for justice The autonomous military groups in Libya Will Sudan’s Peace Deal With Rebels Work? How Colombia’s …
We are very pleased to present the legal roundup for January – August 2020, that contains publications on issues related armed groups and international law, non-international armed conflict and the relationship between IHL and IHRL. It was prepared by Andrea Farrés, and it was finalised with input from Ezequiel Heffes and Katharine Fortin. If you …