Almasri’s detention in Tripoli is a welcome step, but accountability depends on what comes next. Libya’s GNU must now fulfill its ICC obligations, under UN Security Council Res. 1970 & its own Art. 12(3) declaration of ICC jurisdiction, by surrendering him & all others wanted by the ICC to The Hague

Rest and recuperation 101 - getting molycoddled by family (including Simba who is also recovering from surgery!), books, greenery and home food. Stronger everyday!

#KeepEyesOnSudan 🙏

I made the cut in this year’s @opiniojuris.bsky.social Pop Culture and IL symposium. My piece comes out on Friday. opiniojuris.org/2025/10/27/f...

This is a must-have guide for practitioners. The updated Commentary on the 4th Geneva Convention helps align the interpretation of international humanitarian law with 75 years of legal evolution, new technologies, and modern State practice. Read it here👉🏽 ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treat...

As a reminder, prior genocide cases took 14 and 16 years from start to finish.

Probably anathema to post this here, but a quick tweet thread on the #ICJ #AO on Israel's obligations re #UN and #IOs: x.com/PillaiPriy/s...

Next week - #advisoryopinion by the International Court of Justice #ICJ on obligations of #Israel in relation to the #UN and other #IOs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories #OPT. (This is distinct from the contentious case by South Africa relating to the #Genocide Convention)

A jury in the #USA found BNP Paribas - a French bank - liable for #atrocities committed by the regime of Omar Al-Bashir in #Sudan The 3 plaintiffs in the case were awarded $20.75m in damages, as the bank was held to have helped prop up the Al-Bashir regime during the 2000s. aje.io/8zwssr

Snapshots of the #Nuremberg forum 2025, from last week. Surreal to be speaking on a panel in historic courtroom 600, where the weight of history is all encompassing.

Look forward to the book launch at the Bangalore International Centre of Gautam Hazarika's new book this evening, featuring my grandfather's time as a prisoner of war and his escape and trek back to India from Singapore during #WWII (that's him on the cover, second from the left!)

Looking forward to Philippe Sands' latest book, 38 Londres Street. Dilemma: to start now, and carry on a flight, or delay till next week? 🤔

ICYMI. Earlier this week, the “Document Containing the #Charges” against Rodrigo #Duterte was made public by the International Criminal Court #ICC. Three counts of murder and attempted murder as #crimesagainsthumanity. #CAH #Philippines

Do join us for this online 2 hour workshop on the new #crimesagainsthumanity treaty on 24 September - the new phase of the journey starts next year, and it's time to get up to speed! Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"The High Seas Treaty received its 60th ratification by Morocco on Friday, meaning that it will now take effect from January. The deal...two decades in the making, will pave the way for international waters to be placed into marine protected areas." www.bbc.com/news/article...

The perfect convalescence read - second book in the series by @richardosman. And in anticipation of the #Thursdaymurderclub movie release on...Thursday!!

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza. Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF. #NotATarget Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

The Sunday read.

Gaza is starving. We want to believe sustained international pressure will allow us to save as many lives as possible in Gaza. But so far we’re not seeing the scale of change we need. My interview on @cnn.com with @camanpour.bsky.social : www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/T...

Declarations of intervention by Slovenia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Belgium and Ireland under Article 63 are admissible in #TheGambia v #Myanmar, at the International Court of Justice #ICJ #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Reports of escalating and serious clashes along the Thailand Cambodia border - this is a simmering dispute and has been the subject of an International Court of Justice #ICJ decision. #ThailandCambodia #PreahVihearTemple

There is, undoubtedly, much to say about the ICJ’s landmark advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. In this post, Julian and I begin by unpacking the Court’s treatment of the sources of international law governing climate change and how those sources interact.

🍛 🚰 In armed conflicts, food and water, which are basic for survival, can't be denied or blocked. Without exception. #IHL

Head of UN rights office urges accountability for killings in Syria's Sweida reut.rs/4oeuMon

Exceptional historical research. Absolutely relevant to contemporary practice on head of state immunity. “These records reveal a comprehensive rejection of head of state immunity for international crimes …” www.justsecurity.org/116370/lost-...

In #Ukraine and the Netherlands v. #Russia, today the European Court of Human Rights #ECHR held Russia accountable for widespread and flagrant abuses of human rights arising from the conflict in Ukraine since 2014, in breach of the European Convention. www.echr.coe.int/w/grand-cham...

PTC II #ICC issues arrest warrants for Akhundzada, Supreme Leader #Taliban & Haqqani, Chief Justice, finding reasonable grounds to believe they have committed the crime against humanity of #persecution, Art. 7(1)(h) RS, on #gender grounds. #Afghanistan www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...

Hot on the heels of the advisory opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on 3 July confirming obligations on states, the International Court of Justice #ICJ Advisory Opinion #AO on #climatechange to be delivered on 23 July. One to watch!

Weekend read.

Little over a week since the symposium on intersectionality & international criminal justice, University of Munster. Still reflecting on it & the space accorded for the discussion. My contribution was on universal jurisdiction & the global south. Thank you to the organizers!

New judge elected at the International Court of Justice #ICJ Judge Hmoud from Jordan - replacing Judge Salam from Lebanon, for the remainder of his term till February 2027.

The Sunday read.

When the world seems to be going to hell in a handbag, one way to deal is to read and explore. And this is such a great read, highly recommend it.

Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help reut.rs/3YI6cB4

At 10:00 CET, @opiniojuris.bsky.social will publish a long post of mine on the two decisions. Read if you're a masochist.

The perfect way to wrap up the weekend - a wonderful conversation organised by Bangalore International Centre with Banu Mushtaq, author of Heart Lamp, and translator Deepa Bhasthi - first book of short stories from S Asia and first Kannada book shortlisted for the International Booker prize 2025.

Todays big international law news, that seems to be buried in the back pages. This pandemic treaty now needs to be adopted at the World Health Assembky in May. #PandemicAccord www.bbc.com/news/article...

Today Sudan enters its third year of war. As the world’s largest humanitarian crisis deepens, there are growing risks of the conflict escalating. Let’s hope the UK’s one day conference today focuses on how to stem the country’s destruction & fragmentation. www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-...

If you're interested in gaining editorial experience at your favourite international law blog @opiniojuris.bsky.social, please take a look at the details below and do apply! #internationallaw #blogs opiniojuris.org/2025/04/14/c...

Reminder. Today at the International Court of Justice #ICJ, hearings on the application for the indication of provisional measures, in #Sudan v #UAE, based on the #Genocide Convention.

This is such a valuable resource put together by ECCHR, TRIAL Intl, FIDH, CJA, REDRESS & Civitas Maxima. Whenever I talk about #universaljurisdiction, I always reference the Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review. Excited to go over this edition. #UJAR www.ecchr.eu/en/publicati...

“Forgive me, mother. This is the path I chose — to help people,” [the paramedic] said. "The Palestine Red Crescent Society spokeswoman [said] that the paramedic who filmed the video was later found with a bullet in his head in the mass grave."

ICC Office of the Prosecutor Releases Draft Policy on Cyber-Enabled Crimes | by Marko Milanovic

"Hungary is a founding member of the ICC, which counts 125 member states, and will be the first European Union nation to pull out of it. A withdrawal has no impact on ongoing proceedings." The last withdrawal was the Philippines, taking effect in 2019. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Honored to take part in this @ejiltalk.bsky.social podcast on international law & the rights of #Afghan women w @saharfetrat.bsky.social of @hrw.org She said women use the word "suffocating" to describe the situation under Taliban rule & argued that #Afghanistan may now be unlivable for #women

Thank you @ayicl.bsky.social for featuring me in your IWD campaign! The entire series is fantastic, with so many inspiring friends and colleagues also included!

📍 Myanmar | In the aftermath of the earthquake, communities are struggling with widespread destruction and limited access to essential services. Thousands are injured, displaced, or missing. 🧵

“These dedicated ambulance workers were responding to wounded people. They were humanitarians. They wore emblems that should have protected them; their ambulances were clearly marked. They should have returned to their families; they did not.”

Appalling. For those sending and coordinating #HumanitarianAidForMyanmar in the aftermath of the devastating #EarthquakeinMyanmar, the message should be clear - this needs to stop. Now. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar www.bbc.com/news/article...