HRW: Q&A on fully autonomous weapons. UN passes new resolution on women’s role in peace processes (see here for more coverage, here for resolution and see here for Secretary General’s latest report on women, peace and security ). US drone strikes may violate international law, says UN (see here for report by the Special Rapporteur …
In April 2013, the Small Arms Survey published the first edition of its new series ‘Armed Actors Issues Brief’ entitled ‘Demobilization in the DRC: Armed Groups and the Role of Organizational Control’. The briefing provides exactly the kind of real-life insight into the internal organization of armed groups which we like to share with the …
Colombian government cool to FARC-announced cease-fire Defence witness at ICC: ‘Code of Conduct was a Bible to Bemba’s Soldiers’ Congolese M23 rebels penetrate Goma, take airport, push toward Bukavu DR Congo M23 rebels enter Goma city Amnesty International on M23: Civilian protection urged as tens of thousands flee escalation in fighting UN: UNAMID Peacekeepers airlift …
The International Review of the Red Cross has dedicated its last two editions to the theme of armed groups. Issue number 882 is on ‘Understanding Armed Groups and the Applicable Law’ and the articles on this topic are as follows: Editorial Editorial: understanding armed groups and the applicable law – IRRC June No 882 The …