Begüm Simsir

Begümhan I. Simsir is a policy and research intern at the IFRC. She holds an LL.M. in IHL and human rights from the Geneva Academy. Her LL.M. thesis focused on the protection of wounded and sick hors de combat with a focus on mental health. She graduated from the Turkish German University Law School with a thesis focused on the protection of girl soldiers during and after armed conflicts. She has worked with various organizations, including Human Rights Measurement Initiative, Generation Human Rights, UNESCO, Airwars and the International Review of the Red Cross.

News Roundup 27 March – 2 April

Myanmar junta meets allied ethnic armed groups, eyes peace conference Pakistani armed groups obtain US weapons left behind in Afghanistan DR Congo: Security Council warned of ‘considerable’ deterioration in restive east Colombian rebels kill nine soldiers in blow to peace talks China urges armed groups in DR Congo to end violence Global network aims to …

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News Roundup 30 January – 5 February

Conflict deepen between resistance groups in Sagaing Congolese rebel group displaces transgender people Violence in Colombia falls in first month of ceasefire UN experts urge probe into possible war crimes in Mali by Wagner Armed groups engaging in turf wars along Colombia-Venezuela border Mali jihadist leader in secret talks with northern groups South-east group commends …

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Legal Roundup October 2022 – January 2023

We are very pleased to present the legal roundup for October 2022 – January 2023 , that contains publications on issues related armed groups and international law, non-international armed conflict and transitional justice. It was prepared by Begüm Simsir, and it was finalised with input from Ezequiel Heffes, Katharine Fortin and Andrea Farrés. If you …

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News Roundup 16 January – 22 January

Burkina Faso: 50 women abducted by suspected rebels Colombian police seize explosives, weapons from rebel group Somalia claims capture of key port town from al-Shabab Kenyan security forces kill 10 suspected al-Shabab fighters Canada becomes mediator in Cameroon peace process Myanmar military and Arakan Army exchange prisoners in Rakhine State DRC president says M23 rebels …

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News Roundup 9 January – 15 January

Tigray rebels begin handing in heavy weapons to Ethiopian country Relief groups say 5 die as Myanmar airstrikes hit churches Colombia, ELN rebels likely to hold emergency meeting in Caracas-negotiator Fourteen Malian soldiers killed in two armed group attacks Rebel group claims Ethiopia prison-break attack Myanmar military hits Indian territory during strikes on rebel camp …

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News Roundup 2 January – 8 January

Colombia’s ELN rebels say they have not agreed to ceasefire Russia’s Wagner Group resorting to recruiting prisoners from Belarus Congo M23 rebels hand back army base amid suspected ceasefire breaches elsewhere DR Congo: UN mission moves to protect civilians Taliban: Anti-terror raids kill 11 Islamic State Group militants Mali: 5 people killed in rare attack …

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News Roundup 26 December – 1 January

Colombia’s president announces cease-fire agreement with main armed groups Jihadi violence takes root in Benin, its spread worries West Africa Armed group ZUF signs to cease operation Congolese rebel M23 group kidnaps suspected fighters in the east Major junta offensive in northern Shan State fails to capture Kokang base Libyan authorities find mass grave in …

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News Roundup 19 December – 25 December

Mali’s northern armed groups pull out of Algiers peace talks Libya: Hold commanders of Tariq Ben Zeyad armed group accountable for “catalogue of horrors” Colombia’s ELN rebels announce end-of-year ceasefire New armed groups emerge in central Sudan Burkina Faso denies paying Russia’s Wagner group with mine rights Armed clash leaves three dead in Bannu Rebel …

News Roundup 19 December – 25 December Read More »