Fionnuala Ní Aoláin
Fionnuala Ní Aoláin is an Irish academic lawyer specialising in human rights law. She was the Special Rapporteur on the… more
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Today thinking about the families of the hostages held in Gaza, the fragile hope of the return, the fears of loss, and the grief that accompanies great loss.
Those of us who have heard the word “emergency” and exceptionalism always know how dangerous they are “lawintimesofcrisis” @universitypress.cambridge.org
One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.
Listen for dangerous words.
Really interesting analysis and points to the now major beneficiaries of counter terrorism at the UN (Russia and China). Thanks @saferworld.bsky.social for acknowledging my work along the way.
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Publications
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Reposted by: Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, Ryan Goodman
Mary McCord, former Acting Assistant AG for National Security, and I teamed up on Qs Senators should ask #Bondi at her Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, on strikes that have killed 17 people to date.
The implications are serious. Consider a few of the Qs:
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The implications are serious. Consider a few of the Qs:
www.justsecurity.org/121862/ask-b...
What the Senate Judiciary Committee Should Ask A.G. Bondi on Drug Cartel Strikes
Annotated questions the Senate Judiciary Committee could ask Attorney General Pam Bondi on lethal strikes against drug cartels.
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Coming to the end of this solemn day for Jews around the world … this terrible news. May their memories be for a blessing —
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Manchester attack: two killed and three injured after terrorist drives into grounds of synagogue and stabs worshippers
Police say Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, was behind car and knife attack that left three people seriously injured
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Federal law doesn't recognize the concept of a "domestic terrorist organization." That hasn't stopped President Trump from trying to use the concept to authorize investigations of (and necessarily suppress) lots of constitutionally protected speech, protest, and advocacy.
Me in today's "One First":
Me in today's "One First":
Bonus 180: "Domestic Terrorism" and NSPM-7
The Trump administration is hoping no one notices that, although federal law *defines* "domestic terrorism," it provides no special authorities against anyone whose behavior *meets* that definition.
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WPS — can this agenda make any difference to women’s lives?
Unclear at this time -
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Unclear at this time -
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2025 Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in advance of the annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security - NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
Dear Ambassadors, We, the undersigned organizations working across the globe on gender justice, human rights, and peace and security, write to you ahead of the 25th anniversary of Security Council Res...
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Brava to these sports women (and to watch such brilliant rugby) — brilliant -
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England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph
England are Women’s Rugby World Cup winners for a third time after beating Canada 33-13 before a world-record crowd at Twickenham
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Glad to be @asilorg.bsky.social mid-year meeting this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio and with two of my @umnlawschool.bsky.social students who were presenting a paper to the research forum.
Bonus: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Bonus: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
That this is where the U.S. military is — beyond belief really —
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FAQ for Senior Military Officers at Hegseth's Quantico Meeting
Military justice expert Eugene Fidell answers crucial questions ahead of next week's senior military meeting with Secretary Hegseth.
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“Speaking to a nearly empty hall after the walkout …”
A metaphor on Israel’s isolation …
turns out that generally most diplomats don’t want to listen to leaders indicted for war crimes …
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A metaphor on Israel’s isolation …
turns out that generally most diplomats don’t want to listen to leaders indicted for war crimes …
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
Netanyahu Delivers Defiant Address to U.N. After Walkout by Dozens of Nations
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Reposted by: Fionnuala Ní Aoláin
@niaolainf.bsky.social, and Alyssa Yamamoto, visiting fellow with MN Law’s Human Rights Center, co-authored an article for OpinioJuris discussing the importance of respecting the privileges and immunities of internationally appointed experts.
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Article 1 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: The right to self-determination…
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Britain, Australia and Canada Recognize a Palestinian State
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“Do we need a president who wraps the green flag around them so tightly that the orange part is hidden from view? Or should we welcome one who will unfurl it in all its glory, understanding and respecting the orange?”
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Some people think Protestants are less Irish — Truth Recovery Process
MÁIRÍA CAHILL, Sunday Independent , September 21st, 2025 In the late 1990s, I was beaten off a road by the RUC while protesting about an Apprentice Boys march and ended up in hospital. During the s...
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Light relief. Brown bread making competition at the national ploughing championships.
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rtelifestyle on Instagram: "And the winner is…! Pj Kirby Galang reports live from the final of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition 🍞 Read all about th…"
And the winner is…! Pj Kirby Galang reports live from the final of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition 🍞 Read all about the winner on RTÉ.ie/Lifestyle
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