Sudan: The Case for Recognising All Conflict-Related Sexual Violence as Torture

Sudan: The Case for Recognising All Conflict-Related Sexual Violence as Torture

Sudan: The Case for Recognising All Conflict-Related Sexual Violence as Torture Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is often framed as an unfortunate byproduct of war rather than as an intentional and strategic act of violence. However, a closer examination of...
The ICC Palestine Case in the Aftermath of the Arrest Warrants Decisions – Part Two

The ICC Palestine Case in the Aftermath of the Arrest Warrants Decisions – Part Two

The ICC Palestine Case in the Aftermath of the Arrest Warrants Decisions – Part Two On November 21, 2024, the Pre-trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued four decisions dealing with various legal matters arising out of the Prosecutor’s May...
Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Sexual Violence on October 7

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Sexual Violence on October 7

Israel – Hamas 2023 Symposium – Sexual Violence on October 7 In the past few weeks, strong evidence has emerged that Hamas committed acts of sexual violence in their October 7 attack. On December 14, UN Special Procedures Experts stated they were “alarmed at...