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 New Crime of Kinocide

The New Crime of Kinocide

The New Crime of Kinocide Editors’ note: This post is based on the work of The Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes Against Women and Children and its report “Kinocide: Uncovering the Weaponization of Families on October 7, 2023.” On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched...
Al Hassan Symposium – The ICC’s Coerced Confession Double Standard

Al Hassan Symposium – The ICC’s Coerced Confession Double Standard

Al Hassan Symposium – The ICC’s Coerced Confession Double Standard Editors’ note: This post is part of a joint symposium hosted by the Armed Groups and International Law and Articles of War blogs. The symposium addresses the ICC’s judgment in the Al Hassan case. The...
Al Hassan Symposium – (Re) Introduction

Al Hassan Symposium – (Re) Introduction

Al Hassan Symposium – (Re) Introduction In July of 2023, Articles of War and Armed Groups and International Law jointly launched a series of posts covering the forthcoming trial judgment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Prosecutor v. Al Hassan. The case...
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...