International Law in Brief

Special Tribunal for Lebanon Publishes Annual Report

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon has published its 12th Annual Report

Security Council President Issues Statement on Myanmar

Author: 
Halli Berrebbi

In a statement on Myanmar released on March 10, 2021, by the Pr

ICDR Updates Arbitration and Mediation Rules

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) has amended its Dispute Resolution Procedures, effective March 1, 2021.

Israel Signs Two HCCH Conventions

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On March 3, 2021, the Hague Conference on Private International Law announced that Israel has signed the

ICC Prosecutor Confirms Investigation into Palestine

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda,

U.S. Notifies U.N. of Military Strike in Syria

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 27, 2021, U.S.

UNHRC Adopts Resolution on Myanmar

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 12, 2021, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution calling for the "immediate and unconditional releas

U.S. Executive Order In re: Situation in Burma

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 10, 2021, President Biden announced sanctions on military officials from Burma in response to their involvement in the recent coup, which overthrew the result of the November 2020 elect

U.S. Plans Re-engagement with UNHRC

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 8, 2021, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced U.S.

ICC Pre-Trial Chamber Rules on Court's Territorial Jurisdiction in Palestine Case

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 5, 2021, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued its decision on