Human Rights

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International Law in Brief

ECtHR finds Russia Committed Grave International Law Violations in Ukraine

Author: 
Alaa Hajyahia

On July 9, 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued landmark decisions finding that Russia

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International Law in Brief

Trump Establishes White House Office for Special Peace Missions

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ASIL Staff

On June 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14311 establishing a White House Office for Special Pea

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International Law in Brief

US Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan

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ASIL Staff

On June 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that American planes targeted and bombed three Iranian nuclear

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International Law in Brief

UN Human Rights Office Appeals for Urgent De-escalation as Israel-Iran Crisis Continues

Author: 
Alaa Hajyahia

On June 18, 2025, as the Israel-Iran crisis entered its sixth day, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif

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International Law in Brief

German Court Exercises Universal Jurisdiction for Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes in Syria

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Alaa Hajyahia

On June 16, 2025, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Frankfurt/Main

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International Law in Brief

Taliban Weaponize Afghanistan’s Justice System Against Women, UN Finds

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Alaa Hajyahia

On June 16, 2025, Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan,

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International Law in Brief

Canada Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Climate Case

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On May 1, 2025, the Canadian Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Government of Ontario in a youth-driven climate case in which seven youth plaintiffs brought a constitutional challenge to the G