Yiokasti Mouratidi

Yiokasti Mouratidi is an LLM graduate in Public International Law from Utrecht University, the Netherlands. She previously obtained her LLB in Law with European Law from the University of Nottingham, UK. Yiokasti has a strong interest in international humanitarian law, international security law and their intersections with environmental issues. Yiokasti currently works in the defence team at the UK Mission to the EU in Brussels; her work on the AGIL blog is provided in a personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the views of any present or previous employer.

News Roundup 13 – 19 November

After battle with junta, Myanmar rebels take control of border point with India Sudan civil war: Darfur’s Jem rebels join army fight against RSF M23 rebels retake DRC village where they’re accused of massacre Yemen’s Houthis say they fired ballistic missiles towards Israel In Bamako, Malians celebrate capture of rebel stronghold by army Interview: Myanmar …

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Engaging armed groups on environmental protection and climate change: current challenges, approaches and looking to the future

With thanks to Anki Sjöberg and Florian Weigand for their input and feedback. On 31 October, the Centre on Armed Groups, ODI Global Risks & Resilience and Fight for Humanity co-organised a panel discussion on “Engaging armed groups on environmental protection and climate change” as part of the Geneva Peace Week. With panellists from across …

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News Roundup 6 – 12 November

Hamas armed wing says it fired 16 rockets at Israel from southern Lebanon Mali rejects claims of targeted killing of civilians Deadly assault on Jenin refugee camp as Israel raids on West Bank intensify Hezbollah targets Israeli arm’y ‘logistic support unit’ across border, results in casualties Fighting breaks out as Mali army closes on Tuareg …

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News Roundup 23-29 October

Ethnic rebel groups attack military targets in Myanmar Why DR Congo wants East African troops to leave Conflict in eastern DR Congo flares again MINUSMA pull out from northern Mali enters new phase amid intensifying fighting Israel-Hamas war: what role do Iran-backed militias play? ISIL group claims blast that killed four in Afghanistan UN agencies …

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Engaging Armed Groups on Environmental Protection and Climate Change

On Tuesday 31 October, the Centre on Armed Groups, ODI Global Risks & Resilience and Fight for Humanity are co-organising a policy briefing on “Engaging Armed Groups on Environmental Protection and Climate Change“. The event, part of Geneva Peace Week, will delve into the potential of engaging with armed groups on climate change and environmental …

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News Roundup 16 – 22 October

Armed groups as forest protectors in Colombia: a risky dynamic Juba to host meeting of Sudan’s armed groups to discuss ways to stop war Armed groups in Lebanon clash with Israeli forces near border Guatemala’s interior minister resigns, first protester dies in clashes with armed group Colombia signs 3-month cease-fire with FARC holdout group The …

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News Roundup 9 – 15 October

Armed groups benefit from rampant cigarette smuggling: Global security expert Israel minister orders ‘complete siege’ of Gaza, as Hamas threatens hostages Myanmar: 29 killed in artillery strike on camp for displaced people Egypt says Israel seeks to empty Gaza, rejects corridors for civilians Haiti: were aid delivery depends on talking to 300 gangs DRC president …

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Legal Roundup February 2023 – September 2023

We are very pleased to present the legal roundup for February 2023 – September 2023, containing publications on issues relating to armed groups and international law, non-international armed conflict, rebel governance and transitional justice. It was prepared by Yiokasti Mouratidi, and finalised with input from Katharine Fortin, Ezequiel Heffes, Andrea Farrés, Saeed Bagheri, Jelena Aparac, …

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