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02 Apr Does the Libya Precedent Block a Syria Intervention?
on Syria have differed substantially from 1970 and 1973 in their terms. Moreover, from a practical perspective, it is by no means clear that the type of actions taken to protect Libyan civilians would have the same effect in Syria. I don’t know about the practical difference an intervention would make in Syria and Libya. But I notice Koh has elided the (fairly justifiable) complaint by China and Russia that NATO did not exactly stick to “protection of civilians” in its NATO intervention, which suggests they won’t buy that cover...19 Sep A Pathway to Accountability for Syria? The Broader Implications of the ICC’s Findings on Jurisdiction over Cross-Border Crimes
civilian whose fundamental rights are breached can – if all other elements are met – be a victim of this type of crime.” Indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks against civilians in Syria, as well as unlawful detentions, restrictions on humanitarian aid, appropriation of property and a range of other crimes and violations of fundamental rights, have led to the flight of Syrians, largely civilians, from their homes. Just this week, the Commission of Inquiry on Syria released a report concluding that “forced displacements” occurred “pursuant to ‘evacuation agreements’ negotiated between warring...
16 Sep Organizing Rebellion Symposium: Four Points to Conceptualize Armed Groups under International Law
5. You want to know more? Follow the symposium and read the book! — I am truly honoured and grateful to all experts taking part in this blog symposium. I have read your work when writing the book, engaged with your arguments, and learned from you; you are among the scholars I admire most in your respective disciplines. I look forward to reading your views. I am especially grateful to Katharine & Ezequiel from Armed Groups and International Law, and Jessica from Opinio Juris, for organizing this symposium. Merci beaucoup!...29 Mar Opinio Juris On-Line Symposium: Challenges to Public International Law
Several months back, Opinio Juris put out a call for papers for our inaugural on-line symposium to junior scholars. The theme was described as follows: As long as people have been writing about public international law, commentators have suggested that it is a system in crisis or somehow under stress. After a moment of optimism at the end of the Cold War, scholarship has returned to the challenges of international law. Opinio Juris is convening an on-line symposium to carefully consider just what these challenges may be: Terrorism? Hegemony? Illegitimacy?...