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 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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News Roundup 25 September – 1 October

Colombia expands investigation of gender violence in its armed conflict Yemen’s Houthi group sacks “cabinet” amid mass protests Extradited guerrilla chief submits to Colombia’s war crimes tribunal In the shadows of Sudan’s war, illegal detention sites surge Retired Colombian military officers confess to massacring innocent civilians A dozen soldiers killed after rebel attack in southwest …

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News Roundup 18 – 24 September

UN aid deliveries resume via rebel-held Syria border crossing Central African Republican ex-leader Bozize handed life sentence for conspiracy, rebellion Colombia announces cease-fire with a group that split off from the FARC rebels Philippines: Palace amnesty offer to rebels get House leaders’ support Analysis: Port Sudan fighting reflects tribal-army tensions Colombia armed groups calls off …

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