Beyond the State: Reforming Africa’s Anti-Torture Framework to Address Non-State Violence

Beyond the State: Reforming Africa’s Anti-Torture Framework to Address Non-State Violence

by | Nov 4, 2025 | AoW Posts, Blog, Human Rights

Beyond the State: Reforming Africa’s Anti-Torture Framework to Address Non-State Violence African countries have made significant strides in ratifying international anti-torture instruments like the UN Convention Against Torture (UNCAT). UNCAT Article 1 defines...
The ICC’s Al Hassan Case: A Rejection of the Bilateral Approach to Conflict Classification?

The ICC’s Al Hassan Case: A Rejection of the Bilateral Approach to Conflict Classification?

by | Jul 24, 2024 | AoW Posts, Blog, Conflict Classification, History of LOAC, Law of Armed Conflict, LOAC History

The ICC’s Al Hassan Case: A Rejection of the Bilateral Approach to Conflict Classification? On June 26, 2024, Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC) finally delivered its judgment in the Al Hassan case. The defendant, Mr. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul...
Al Hassan Symposium – Petite Sardine or Big Fish? Rebel Governance and the ICC Al Hassan Trial

Al Hassan Symposium – Petite Sardine or Big Fish? Rebel Governance and the ICC Al Hassan Trial

by , , | Jul 25, 2023 | Al Hassan Symposium, AoW Posts, Blog, Law of Armed Conflict

Al Hassan Symposium – Petite Sardine or Big Fish? Rebel Governance and the ICC Al Hassan Trial On 25 May, the Defence finished their closing statements in the Al Hassan case at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case relates to acts committed during the nine...