There are so many amazing birds; it's so difficult to choose!
Accountability for #Janjaweed crimes incl rape, murder, torture, forcible transfer. Pleased to see in particular the accountability for SGBV; some #justice for the many girls & women raped in this awful conflict & #genocide in #Sudan. I hope it will be a deterrent to those committing current crimes.
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#ICC judges convict Abd-Al-Rahman, Janjaweed militia leader, of 27 counts of crimes against humanity & #warcrimes in Darfur, #Sudan, in 2003-04.
Judge Korner made a point of naming #victims from each incident. There was a significant 🇸🇩 presence in the gallery.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Judge Korner made a point of naming #victims from each incident. There was a significant 🇸🇩 presence in the gallery.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
ICC convicts Sudan ex-militia leader Ali Kushayb of Darfur war crimes
The 27 guilty verdicts are the first handed down by The Hague-based court over war crimes in Sudanese region in 2000s.
www.aljazeera.com
I spoke to El País for this article about #genocide. I was really pleased Altares asked about art & film, so I could talk about my good friend Ami Fagin's amazing 'Beyond Genocide' art series. Also quotes from colleagues Rosa Ana Alija Fernández & Omer Bartov. english.elpais.com/internationa...
Genocide, the power of a word: A history of the crime of crimes
Coined to define the Nazi massacres, it has become the most discussed word of the year. Leading world experts reflect on its legal, political, and moral significance amid the Gaza war
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& this Conversation piece from @genocidescholars.bsky.social EB member Elisenda Calvet-Martinez, unpacking the Commission of Inquiry report on #genocide in #Gaza. #Israel theconversation.com/overwhelming...
Overwhelming evidence of genocide against Palestinians: a legal expert unpacks the UN report on Gaza
This legal analysis lists the atrocities committed by Israel in great detail.
theconversation.com
The latest Conversation article from @genocidescholars.bsky.social member Eyal Mayroz, looking at the prospects for an end to the violence in #Gaza on the anniversary of the 7 Oct 2025 atrocities. #Israel theconversation.com/on-a-grim-an...
On a grim anniversary, an end to Gaza’s violence is suddenly clear – if both sides can make sacrifices
History has shown that pathways to peace can be found in even the most intractable conflicts when courage meets opportunity.
theconversation.com
My piece in the Conversation looking at why the #ICJ & #ICC #Israel - #Palestine cases are taking so long. Spoiler alert: lots of evidence, state delays, & fugitives at large are contributing factors. #intLaw theconversation.com/why-are-the-...
Why are the ICJ and ICC cases on Israel and Gaza taking so long?
An expert on international law and genocide explains.
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An expert on international law and genocide explains.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/why-are...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/why-are...
Unsurprisingly, sexual exploitation for aid in #Gaza. Just stop being abusers, men, JUST STOP IT. #intLaw apnews.com/article/gaza...
Women in Gaza say they were promised food, money or work in exchange for sexual interactions
As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis grows, some women say they're being exploited by local men promising food, money, or other aid in exchange for sexual interactions.
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A 3 yr sentence for rape is pathetic, esp when it is the perp's 3rd conviction. & he has no remorse. So only 8.5 yrs total for 3 sexual offences. & he'll be eligible for parole in 3 yrs. Unbelievable & appalling. #ausLaw #crimLaw www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Restaurateur rapist sentenced as victim reveals ongoing trauma, flashbacks
Como restaurateur Alberto Nicoletti is sentenced for raping a woman he offered to drive home from South Perth, his third sexual assault conviction.
www.abc.net.au
Have a listen to Don's interview on ABC news this morning about #Israel's interception of the flotilla & how it violates #intLaw because the boats were intercepted in international waters, impeding the lawful passage of the vessels. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Is intercepting a flotilla in international waters illegal?
Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.
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Here's the report of the international fact-finding mission on #intlaw violations resulting from #Israeli attacks on the flotilla of ships carrying humanitarian assistance back in 2010. Spoiler alert: it found violations of #IHL #WarCrimes were committed. unispal.un.org/pdfs/BFFAFA6....
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Don was onto this pretty quick smart: why #Israel's interception of the aid #flotilla trying to reach #Gaza is in violation of #intLaw. theconversation.com/israels-inte...
Israel’s interception of the Gaza aid flotilla is a clear violation of international law
Flotilla organisers say the Israeli military boarded their ships in international waters, where they have the right to freedom of navigation.
theconversation.com
Ben Saul & Chris Sidoti at the National Press Club. Maybe the govt will listen to their voices calling for #AUS govt to act in all the ways so many of us have been advocating for since late 2023. How many of us have to keep repeating AUS #intLaw obligations?! www.youtube.com/live/MoUMmkQ...
IN FULL: Ben Saul and Chris Sidoti address Press Club on Palestine recognition | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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Link to the IIMM report. Extensive list of entire villages destroyed to make way for large Border Guard Police compounds, leaving it impossible for those villages to be rebuilt. Clearly shows targeted destruction of #Rohingya villages (intent). iimm.un.org/sites/defaul...
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It's a really interesting report, because it focuses on property destruction (i.e. not killing), & the important role this crime plays in #genocide. Tatmadaw has used the #law to prevent #Rohingya from reclaiming their land, just like the Ottoman Turks & Nazis did for Armenians & Jews.
The IIMM has released a report on the destruction of #Rohingya property in #Myanmar, positioning this as #genocide. I spoke to @janethanderson.bsky.social, who covered the report. www.justiceinfo.net/en/150350-my...
Myanmar: Making sure there is no return
On September 29, the UN Fact-Finding Mechanism on Myanmar publishes a report on “the destruction and seizure of Rohingya homes, farms, mosques, and other property in 2017.” An integral part of the gen...
www.justiceinfo.net
It’s that time of year again. It showed up on my timeline, so I gotta pass on the love 🧡. #umbrella youtu.be/jPCJIB1f7jk?...
Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland
YouTube video by Comedy Central Latinoamérica
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hey, i'm gonna say more tomorrow, but i'm starting a reading group for "AI skeptics" - it's called "AI Skeptics Reading Group"
i am not great at names; please suggest alternatives if you're creative.
i'll be sending an email tomorrow, but here are a few things to get you started
i am not great at names; please suggest alternatives if you're creative.
i'll be sending an email tomorrow, but here are a few things to get you started
Well, the good news is that they did walk out before Netanyanhu was due to speak. #UN www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Netanyahu rails against foreign leaders as UN delegates walk out
Dozens of diplomats stage a walkout at the UN ahead of the Israeli prime minister's speech, as US President Donald Trump says: "I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza."
www.abc.net.au
Why didn't people just walk out of the room during this ramble of hate & absurdity? Turn their back, laugh, leave. Stop giving him an audience. Show him that people do not respect him. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump UN speech: Six years ago his audience laughed, this year they were silent
The US leader's address was one of the clearest expositions of the way he sees the world, writes James Landale.
www.bbc.com
This is horrible. The inhumanity of the DT regime knows no bounds, & it will only get worse. #humanRights
Very disappointing in a time when states should be showing more support for rule of law mechanisms, not less. But, of course, when states are committing crimes against their their own people, they don't want to be held accountable. #ICC #intLaw www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court
The West African countries are facing deadly violence from jihadist groups, but their armies are also accused of crimes against civilians. The ICC's mission is to prosecute the perpetrators of the mos...
www.lemonde.fr
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More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site
As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.
www.miamiherald.com
Well, hasn't the voting for DT gone well for them in that regard 🙄
So now it’s not Aberbaijan and Albania, it’s Cambodia and Armenia. JHC. 🤦♀️😩
Signature, voice, photo, name… 😒😒😒. I’ve deleted my account now. Been on it since 2011, apparently. They had a box where I could tell them why I was deleting my account. ‘Unethical’ and ‘greedy’ may have been adjectives used in my response
Well, there goes my academia.edu account! Sigh... Why are so many companies so evil?!?
This wk, #AUS, #Canada & the #UK have recognised the state of #Palestine. #France, #Belgium & #Portugal will also do so, bringing the no of states who recognise the state of Palestine to almost 160. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australia formally recognises state of Palestine
The historic decision foreshadowed last month has now become a reality, as Australia moves with Canada and the United Kingdom to join the growing list of countries to recognise Palestinian sovereignty...
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Then, the #USA vetoed a #UNSC resolution calling for a ceasefire in #Gaza. 'All 14 other members of the UNSC voted in favour of the draft resolution that also called on #Israel to remove all limitations on relief deliveries to Palestinians living in Gaza'. #IntLaw www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/u...
US blocks UN Security Council vote for immediate Gaza ceasefire
Thursday's vote came days before the annual gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly, where Gaza will be a major topic and major US allies are expected to recognise an independent Palesti...
www.euronews.com