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International Law in Brief

Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act Passed in U.S. Senate

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On December 22, 2022, the U.S.

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International Law in Brief

UN HRC Holds Elections, Creates Special Rapporteur on Russia

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On October 11, 2022, the United Nations Human Rights Council elected 14 member states to serve on the C

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International Law in Brief

Germany is Fifth State to Intervene in Ukraine v. Russia at ICJ

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On September 2, Germany became the fifth state to file a declaration of interventio

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International Law in Brief

ICJ Delivers Judgment on Preliminary Objections in The Gambia v. Myanmar

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On Friday, July 22, 2022, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Judgme

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International Law in Brief

EU-US-UK Establish Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On May 25, 2022, the U.S.

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International Law in Brief

Said Abdel Kani Loses ICC Appeal Against Pre-Trial Detention

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On May 19, 2022, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court denied the appeal of Mr.

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International Law in Brief

UN Will Investigate War Crimes in Ukraine

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On Thursday, May 12, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution (A/HRC/S-34/L.1) to begin an investigation into whether war crimes have been committed by Russia in Ukraine.