Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law

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International Law in Brief

UN Releases Report Documenting Mass Graves in Iraqi Areas Formerly Controlled by ISIL (November 6, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On November 6, 2018, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a joint

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International Law in Brief

U.S. Federal Judge Sentences Syrian Man to Life in Prison for Bomb Construction in Iraq (November 7, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On November 7, 2018, Senior U.S. District Judge Roslyn O.

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International Law in Brief

UN Security Council Extends Security Force in Abyei Final Time Unless Progress is Made (October 11, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On October 11, 2018, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2438 in which it extended modifications to the mandate of the United

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International Law in Brief

International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh Sentences Five to Death (August 13, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On August 13, 2018, the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICTB) sentenced five people to

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International Law in Brief

Israel Military Releases Report on Closing of “Black Friday” Investigation (August 15, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On August 15, 2018, the Israeli Military Advocate General (MAG) released a

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International Law in Brief

UN Human Rights Council Creates Commission to Investigate Israel for Situation in Gaza (May 21, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On May 21, 2018, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution to send a