Armed group attacks peacekeeping base in DRC second time this week Somali government says it has killed Al-Shabab co-founder Colombia’s government, ELN rebels agree to restart peace talks next month Nigeria agrees to end military detention of children ‘Odious acts’: 7 Djibouti soldiers killed in armed group attack Civilians in firing line as conflict returns …
Jihadists blow up two crucial bridges in Burkina Faso Thousands of people trapped by deadly armed clashes in Cité Soleil Several rebel groups withdraw from Chad peace talks in Doha, Qatar Tigray rebels say ready to name team for peace talks with Ethiopian government Togolese army admits to killing children mistaken for ‘jihadists’ Detained Australian …
Up at Opinio Juris, you can find the latest post by Anne Schintgen “Compliance Symposium: The Role of the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict”, in our co-hosted symposium on Compliance in Armed Conflict. Check it out here!
The situation of children affected by armed conflict (CAAC) has been one of the UN’s priorities when engaging with the parties to the conflict in South Sudan. Since 2012, several action plans were adopted within the UN’s CAAC framework, in order to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children and other violations. In …
UN peacekeepers killed in Mali explosion Institute of Global and Area Studies (Hamburg): Religious conflicts on the rise in Africa Using Capoeira to heal trauma for former child soldiers US DoD: U.S. Precision Airstrikes Kill 17 ISIS Militants in Libya General accused of war crimes courted by west in Libya Libyan armed group seeks legitimacy …
Livestream to ALMA’s IHL Forum this evening: Recent Events in Syria “Things that money alone cannot buy”: defining reparations in cases of sexual violence. Ms Virginia Gamba of Argentina for Special Representative of the Secretary General on children and armed conflict. April monthly update on children and armed conflict, by Watchlist. Rebel court sentences Yemen …
Denmark to give 7 million DKK to prosecute war crimes in Syria. Hitting rock bottom: Children’s suffering in Syria at its worst. Mass grave found near Mosul after IS retreat. Can a new court deliver long awaited justice in Central African Republic? New Crisis Group report: Fighting Boko Haram in Chad – Beyond Military Measures. …
UNICEF: At least 65,000 children released from armed forces and groups over the last 10 years, UNICEF A Deadly Peace in Colombia as FARC Disarms Malian government says armed groups will return authorities to north Building peace through video games in South Sudan Russia-backed rebels issue ultimatum to Ukraine Chatham House: Syrian Rebels Are Pushing …
In interview, senior UN official says accountability key to preventing child deaths in custody. From grooms to body bags: the story of Yemen’s fighters. UN reports upsurge in civilian deaths in Yemen as fighting in the country continues. Central Asia is sitting duck for Islamic State. Institute of Peace: Insurgent alliances in Afghanistan. Boko Haram …
UN chief calls for fundamental re-think to prevent atrocities. FARC bans recruitment of child soldiers. Islamic State says its holding Israeli spy in Syria. UN warns of ‘urgent’ humanitarian situation as Boko Haram attacks spill over Nigerian border. To catch a victim and a perpetrator: the ICC and Dominic Ongwen. DRC: Tackling recruitment by armed …