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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · 9d

Excellent post debunking the myth that landmines are useful for self-defence purposes: 'Are landmines legitimate self-defence? The folly of leaving the Ottawa Convention' (via @ecprtheloop.bsky.social) theloop.ecpr.eu/are-landmine...

Are landmines legitimate self-defence? The folly of leaving the Ottawa Convention

The Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines is under serious challenge. In 2025, six state parties — Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Ukraine — began the procedure to withdra...

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · 15d

Excellent post by @mikeschmitt.bsky.social on 'Striking Drug Cartels Under the Jus ad Bellum and Law of Armed Conflict' via @justsecurity.org www.justsecurity.org/120235/drug-...

Striking Drug Cartels Under the Jus ad Bellum and Law of Armed Conflict

Legal expert discusses laws of war and law on the resort to force in U.S. military action against Venezuela's Tren de Aragua.

www.justsecurity.org

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Mark Kersten @markkersten.bsky.social · 16d

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have withdrawn from the International Criminal Court.

The past and present show that only states who fear accountability for atrocity crimes attack or leave the #ICC. guardian.ng/news/burkina...

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdraw from ICC

The military-led West African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal

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Cordula Droege @corduladroege.bsky.social · 16d

www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

Secretary-General's message in support of the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law on the Eve of the High-level Week of the 80th Session of the General...

Around the world, international humanitarian law is being trampled – and civilians are paying the price. All parties to conflicts must live up to their obligations and respect these lifesaving rules...

www.un.org

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · 16d

The High Seas Treaty, which protects marine biodiversity, received its 60th ratification from Morocco and so will enter into force in January 2026.
news.un.org/en/story/202...; highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...

High Seas Treaty Ratification Tracker

At least 60 countries must sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty for it to become international law. Join the #RaceForRatification. Ask leaders to ratify the Treaty Now!

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · 16d

A positive and bold perspective by Eric Tistounet on the effects of recent crises on international law and human rights law: 'Is International Law and Human Rights Multilateralism in Crisis?'
www.linkedin.com/pulse/intern...

Is International Law and Human Rights Multilateralism in Crisis?

Is human rights multilateralism really collapsing or are we misreading history? Is International Law and Human Rights Multilateralism in Crisis? I must confess to being somewhat perplexed by the numer...

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · 16d

Interesting though slightly on the controversial side opinion of Kenneth Roth as he interprets the Croatia v. Serbia case as allowing the "war crime of forced displacement [to] be a defence to a charge of genocide". www.swissinfo.ch/eng/human-ri...

The challenge of proving genocide

The ICJ has to decide on whether Israel’s alleged crimes in Gaza amount to a genocide. Key to the ruling will be proving intent.

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Mike Schmitt @mikeschmitt.bsky.social · 19d

Quoted in this WP story on attacking drug cartels. For a fuller discussion of my views on some of the legal issues, see my @justsecurity.org piece last week. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

DEA faced pushback at White House, Pentagon after urging Mexico strikes

The suggestion, though not acted upon, was met with alarm from officials who warned that Congress has not authorized such action.

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · 17d

The constant confusion between the European Union and the Council of Europe is depressing! www.lawteacher.net/oscola-refer...

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Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers @ayicl.bsky.social · 29d

1/3 | The @ayicl.bsky.social is honoured to invite its membership and the community of students, scholars, and practitioners of international law to its upcoming event series: Prosecuting Heads of State for International Crimes.

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · 29d

Excellent post on "‘Constant care’ must be taken to address bias in military AI" that is based on a @sipri.org report. blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

‘Constant care’ must be taken to address bias in military AI

How bias in military AI may manifest in more complex and subtle ways than portrayed in policy debates, and affect compliance with IHL.

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · Sep 7

Fascinating article highlighting the significance of cognitive adaptation in achieving victory in warfare.
warontherocks.com/2025/09/the-...

The Dialectic of Deception: John Boyd and the Cognitive Battlefield

Imagine an AI system analyzing the social media history of a deployed soldier and his spouse. Within seconds, it identifies a vulnerability to jealousy

warontherocks.com

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Ben Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · Sep 6

Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:

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Eduardo Suárez @eduardosuarez.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is such a timely report by @basakcali.bsky.social @victoriaadamant.bsky.social and @alicedonald.bsky.social.

It analyses almost 400 news pieces on immigration published in UK media, and reveals frequent misreporting of tribunal cases, and mischaracterisations of the role played by the ECHR

University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Sep 4

NEW: An Oxford report warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights.

The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.

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Silhouettes of three people in front of a weathered British flag, with the headline: Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls to quit ECHR, Oxford report finds

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · Sep 6

Explaining in simple terms the definition and threshold of an armed attack, including the accumulation theory, to trigger a response in self-defence that could trigger Article 5 of NATO agreement. inews.co.uk/news/world/p...

Poland on high alert as Russian air strikes edge closer to Nato borders

Military reports new drone 'violations'. Analysts suggest Moscow is testing Poland's nerve and resolve

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Belkis Wille @belkiswille.bsky.social · Jul 24

Having interviewed Ukrainians in frontline areas who have had their legs blown off in anti-personnel landmine attacks, this development is so heartbreaking

Mary Wareham @marywareham.bsky.social · Jul 24

#Ukraine's so-called suspension of its operation of the vital 1997 treaty banning antipersonnel landmines puts civilians at risk, undermines fundamental humanitarian & legal norms, and is contrary to public international law - @hrw.org www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Ukraine ‘Suspends’ Vital Mine Ban Treaty

On July 18, Ukraine formally informed the United Nations that it has suspended its operation of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, the landmark international treaty prohibiting antipersonnel landmines. The act...

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Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany.bsky.social · May 4

Pope Francis's final wish was to transform his popemobile into a mobile health clinic for the children of Gaza. Caritas Jerusalem is now making it happen.

🕊️ Well after his death, he continues to bless us with his beautiful heart. Rest in peace, gentle soul. www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza - Vatican News

Pope Francis requests that his popemobile be turned into a health clinic for the children of Gaza.

www.vaticannews.va

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PassBlue @passblue.bsky.social · May 4

GAZA:
"The UN Secretary-General and the Emergency Relief Coordinator have made clear that we will not participate in any scheme that does not adhere to the global humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality...." 2/
www.ochaopt.org/content/stat...

Statement by the Humanitarian Country Team of the Occupied Palestinian Territory – on principled aid delivery in Gaza | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Pa...

East Jerusalem and Gaza city, 4 May 2025 For nine weeks now, Israeli authorities have blocked all supplies from entering Gaza, no matter how vital to people’s survival. Bakeries have shut. Community k...

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Evelyne Schmid @evelyneschmid.bsky.social · Mar 5

Prof. Tine Destrooper (Ghent Uni) is recruiting three PhD researchers: Three Funded PhD Positions in the Field of #TransitionalJustice
“Innovation and documentation. Reconstructing the paradigm of transitional justice from the ground up”. justicevisions.org/vacancy-thre... @atlaswomen.bsky.social

Vacancy: Three Funded PhD Positions in the Field of Transitional Justice – Justice Visions

We are seeking to hire three fully funded PhD researchers as part of the new ERC project “Innovation and documentation. Reconstructing the paradigm of transitional justice from the ground up”. . We ar...

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The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · Mar 1

youtu.be/pvT3aQjLxdE

Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?"

It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine.

#SlavaUkraini
#Dontabandonthem

"Puppets on a Kremlin String?" - Marsh Family adaptation of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" on Trump/Vance

YouTube video by Marsh Family

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · Feb 25

Interesting to see that many international organisations are allowed to make third party representation before the ICJ: African Union, OIC and Arab League www.jns.org/icj-grants-a... www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250204-icj... www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...

ICJ grants African Union permission to join case against Israel - JNS.org

In February 2024, Israel thwarted attempts by South Africa and Algeria end its observer status at the African Union.

www.jns.org

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · Feb 24

Speechless but not surprised. When dictators vote in unison: "US votes against UN resolution demanding Russia withdraw its forces from Ukraine". apnews.com/article/un-r...

US votes against UN resolution demanding Russia withdraw its forces from Ukraine

In a win for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the U.N. General Assembly has adopted two resolutions calling for an end to the war, while rejecting a U.S. draft that never mention...

apnews.com

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · Feb 24

The impact of the war in Ukraine on the environment: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

‘We’ve lost some parts of nature for ever’: Ukraine war’s impact on environment – photo essay

As well as intense human suffering, three years of war have had a catastrophic environmental effect, killing wildlife, felling trees and increasing emissions

www.theguardian.com

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · Feb 9

If I am not mistaken, he also acted for the Republic of Ichkheria when it brought a claim a violation of the right of self-determination (genocide also?) by Russia to the ICJ.

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Noelle Quenivet @noellequenivet.bsky.social · Jan 16

A true pleasure teaching a capita selecta course on child soldiers and international law to outstanding LLM students at the Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social

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