© Photo by Felton Davis via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION USA: Parkland High School Shooter’s Death Penalty Trial Begins USA: Judge Restricts Enforcement of Abortion Ban in West Virginia Turkey: President’s Move to Pull Out of a European Treaty Protecting Women from Violence Backed by the Top Court Iran: Jafar Panahi Sentenced to Six YearsContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (18–24 July 2022)”
Author Archives: Platform for Peace and Humanity
The First Climate Case Before the European Court of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights now has the opportunity to shape climate human rights in Europe – as well as around the world.
Weekly News Recap (11-17 July 2022)
© Photo by UNICEF Ethiopia via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Romania: The Start of the Investigation into Crimes Committed in Ukraine UK: Report by the BBC Reveals that the UK Special Forces in Afghanistan Unlawfully Killed Detainees France: Former Rwandan Prefect is Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison by French Court Ukraine: Forty-five States SupportContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (11-17 July 2022)”
Police Brutality: Shedding Light on the Prevalence of Illegality within the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria
So far, no one has been held accountable for the numerous crimes perpetrated by members of the now disbanded SARS unit.
Weekly News Recap (4-10 July 2022)
© Photo by UN Women via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION USA: Arbitrarily Detained and Abused Men in the Aftermath of 9/11 Attack Granted $98,000 Settlement Amount Argentina: 19 Former Military Officers Sentenced to Prison for Crimes Against Humanity ECtHR: Greek Authorities Held Responsible for Violation of Convention in the Migrant Boat Sinking Case USA: AppealContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (4-10 July 2022)”
Revisiting Kosovo Specialist Chambers: Reflections and Outlook
The webinar titled “Revisiting Kosovo Specialist Chambers: Reflections and Outlook” reflects on the Court’s work so far, discusses why it was created and discusses its impact on #transitionaljustice and domestic politics in #Kosovo. With prosecutions stalling, the webinar assesses the short-mid term outlook of the Court. Speakers: Abit Hoxha, Lecturer of Journalism and Researcher atContinue reading “Revisiting Kosovo Specialist Chambers: Reflections and Outlook”
The French Proposal and Identity in North Macedonia: Perspectives from Moderates in Skopje and Ohrid
Ordinary (north) Macedonians are concerned about the revised French proposal’s potential ramifications on their identity.
Weekly News Recap (27 June-3 July 2022)
© Photo by jbdodane via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Kosovo: Police Arrests a Serbian Citizen for Inciting Hatred After the Annual Memorial Service of the Battle of Kosovo Colombia: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Issues its Final Report Germany: Former Nazi Guard to be Sentenced at Age 101 ICC: Three Warrants of Arrest in theContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (27 June-3 July 2022)”
Weekly News Recap (20-26 June 2022)
© Photo by Expert Infantry via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION The Philippines: The Prosecutor of the ICC Seeks to Resume Investigation in the Philippines CAR: Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC Partners with National Authorities and International Experts to Conduct Investigations in CAR The Gambia: Justice Minister Considers Setting Up of a New Hybrid-CourtContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (20-26 June 2022)”
Weekly News Recap (13-19 June 2022)
© Photo by Emily Abrams via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION IRMCT: Felicien Kabuga Fit to Stand Trial Ruled by the Trial Chamber ECtHR: Urgent Interim Measure Granted to Asylum Seekers Facing Deportation to Rwanda ICC: Proceedings against Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf Al-Werfalli Terminated STL: Two Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Hariri Bombing IRMCT: Stanislav Galić’sContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (13-19 June 2022)”