Yiokasti Mouratidi

Yiokasti Mouratidi is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of International and Operational Law at the Swedish Defence University, jointly with the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance at Utrecht University. Her PhD focuses on compliance with the law of armed conflict, particularly through the lens of technological developments. Previously, Yiokasti obtained her LLM in Public International Law from Utrecht University (2022) and her LLB in Law with European Law from the University of Nottingham (2019). Yiokasti has a strong interest in international humanitarian law and international security law.

News Roundup 16 – 22 June

Colombia says 57 soldiers kidnapped by civilians Central African Republic: Breakthrough as ex-combatants of rebel group are convicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity but trial tarnished by absence of four defendants (Amnesty International) Israel says it killed Iran’s military co-ordinator with Hamas Rwanda and DR Congo agree draft peace deal to end conflict …

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News Roundup 9 – 15 June

Houthis in Somalia: friends with technological benefits Wagner gets replaced in Mali by Africa Corp, another Russian military group Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines US wants Rwandan troops out of Congo before peace deal signed, sources say China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar At least 100 people killed …

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News Roundup 26 May – 1 June

Nigeria detains soldiers, policy for allegedly selling weapons to armed groups ISIL (ISIS) launched first attacks against Syrian government UN aid teams plead for access amid reports Gazans shot collecting food At least 31 Palestinians killed at Gaza aid hub as witnesses say Israeli troops fired on crowd Former DR Congo president Kabila visits rebel-held …

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News Roundup 19 – 25 May

Jihadists in Nigeria using TikTok to spread ideology and recruit fighters UN warns of ‘ongoing tragedy’ as Indigenous groups in Colombia face extinction Libya urged to investigate civilian abuses in Tripoli after clashes between rival armed groups HRW: Syria’s transitional justice commission: a missed opportunity for victim-led justice Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions …

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News Roundup 12-18 May

DRC: Over 1,300 Congolese soldiers evacuated from the eastern town of Goma DRC: M23 rebels expel civilians to Rwanda Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan’s civil war Heavy gunfire, clashes in Libya’s Tripoli after killing of militia leader Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza as UN calls the situation for Palestinians …

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News Roundup 5-11 May

Israel security cabinet approves plan to ‘capture’ Gaza, official says Trump says US to stop strikes on Houthis in Yemen Religious leaders meet rebel groups in Goma amid rising tensions ‘A step too far’: Mali military’s move to hold on to power prompts revolt Kurdish militant group PKK to disband and end armed struggle with …

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News Roundup 21-27 April

Armed groups and junta profit as toxic mines devour southern Myanmar Key militant groups in the Kashmir insurgency Sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the DR Congo Rwanda and DR Congo set May 2 deadline for peace deal UK lifts sanctions against Syria’s defence ministry, intelligence agencies Syria detains two leaders …

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News Roundup 14-20 April

Armed groups, cattle ranchers drove 35% rise in Colombia deforestation in 2024 Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC dissident group UAE-linked southern Syria militia to be dissolved after Sharaa-MbZ meeting Nigeria: ISWAP extremists launching attack drones US weapons left in Aghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC Russia removes Taliban from list of banned terrorist …

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News Roundup 7 – 13 April

Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires Israel says it has taken over key southern Gaza corridor Red Crescent calls for inquiry into Israel’s killing of Gaza paramedics US warns Gulf countries against providing aid to Lebanon RSF accused …

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