A digest of the week’s coverage of the war against Ukraine.
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Articles on Geneva Convention
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The first war crimes charges are being laid against Russian soldiers in Ukraine, but will the architects of the war face justice?
Aid workers are supposed to be protected by international humanitarian law. But increasingly they are being targeted by warring parties.
If Russian missiles have an accuracy of one metre, how come they seem to hit civilian targets such as healthcare centres?
Putin never formally declared war on Ukraine, calling the invasion a “special military operation.” Official declarations of war are increasingly a thing of the past. Here’s why that’s detrimental.
International laws are in place to prevent war and help protect civilians and combatants alike. But these laws are challenging to enforce and are unlikely to stop the unfolding Russia-Ukraine war.
The number of casualties from landmines remains high, with the most people killed and wounded in Syria.
If a country refuses, or blocks, humanitarian aid this act violates international law.
The destruction of a country’s historical and cultural heritage sites is a distressing byproduct of conflict, but there are now strategies in place to prevent it happening.
A group of scientists want a new Geneva Convention to safeguard the environment during wars and conflicts. We already have such rules, but they’re inadequate, inconsistent and unclear.
Because of its geography, the UK must put an end to uncertainty over asylum policy after Brexit.
A standard element of international humanitarian law since 1899 should guide countries as they consider banning lethal autonomous weapons systems.
The world needs to put urgent pressure on Israel – and make the case to save a community.
Unfortunately potential solutions to Trump’s ban are few. Refugee agencies cannot force the US to take refugees and so they will need to find sanctuary elsewhere.
The rules are pretty clear – and really crucial reading for anyone drafting, say, an executive order.
The UK government plans to suspend parts of the European Convention on Human Rights in future conflicts.
Critics claim that Russia and Syria are targeting civilians with thermobaric ‘vacuum’ bombs.
For many, it evokes memories of the Holocaust. So how can the government justify it?
The humanitarian crisis in Syria is no longer news. It is simple fact: tragedy writ large, as cities burn and lives are ruined. Our eyes may widen at the sheer scale of this destruction: four million people…
United States secretary of state John Kerry is in the Middle East this week. Among other tasks, he is attempting to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. Undoubtedly, Israel’s recent approval…
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