For context, Ronald Dela Rosa was the chief of police in the #Philippines, responsible for implementing Duterte's #warondrugs from 2016. It was common to see him on the news channels at that time, supporting the policy and the killings.

At Asia Justice Coalition, this is our latest contribution to the Crimes Against Humanity treaty initiative- Examination of the ILC Draft Articles on the obligation to prevent, proposing textual changes, a commentary & state positions. #CAHtreaty bit.ly/CAHBriefingN...

Full house and great opening day to the 25th annual PhD symposium at the Irish Centre for Human Rights @uniofgalway.bsky.social. Immensely grateful to our visiting experts @pillaipriy.bsky.social and @sandraduffy.bsky.social for their insightful comments and thoughtful questions.

A real pleasure to speak at the WarCrimesResearch Office 30th anniversary - quite the landmark! Thank you to Prof Susana SáCouto for the invitation, and ICJ. A wonderful exchange with @monarishmawi.bsky.social Charles Jalloh Claudia Paz y Paz & Santiago Canton, ending on a note of hope!

As an alum of the International Law Seminar (ILS2007!!), I'd strongly encourage you to apply. If you have a strong background and knowledge of #internationallaw and want to advance it further, then this is for you. #ILS2026 www.ilsgeneva.ch/en/page/welc...

My read, this #InternationalWomensDay.

Last week, the International Criminal Court #ICC held hearings for the confirmation of charges relating to Rodrigo #Duterte. The pre-trial judges have 60 days for their decision on the charges, and whether there is sufficient evidence to move to trial. share.google/KDEf6RaVTSzY...

"It would be a manifest violation of the United Nations Charter for the United States to strike Iran" — me, stating the obvious

Such a sublime read

In a chaotic world, it's so important to keep working to move the needle forward. I'm in New York for the next important phase on the Crimes Against Humanity treaty - two week session of the Preparatory Committee for the #CAH Conference has kicked off - laying the framework for treaty negotiations.

Just started today - #internationalcourtofjustice hearings on merits of #GenocideConvention case, in The Gambia v Myanmar. Over two weeks of hearings, including closed sessions with witness testimony. This is an important case, in and of itself, but also for other #ICJ cases.

If you're keen on #internationallaw and are just starting out, this may be for you! (No DMs or inquiries, please.) Apply by 9 January 2026 with CV and a 1-page cover letter. More information: asiajusticecoalition.org/vacancies

Winding down from a very tough year. But many silver linings as well, and counting my blessings. Best wishes to you all for 2026!

#Genocide Convention case #TheGambia v. #Myanmar hearings: 12 to 29 January 2026. My early post @opiniojuris.bsky.social may be of interest as a primer. The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice: Points of Interest in the Application - Opinio Juris share.google/9WogOtWiaxdy...

ICC Appeals Chamber judgment delivered yesterday on appeal of Rodrigo #Duterte against the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I on Request for Interim Release. Unanimous decision by five judge bench, dismissing the three grounds of appeal. #InternationalCriminalCourt #Philippines

While opportunities in #internationallaw are few & far between, here is the call for the International Court of Justice #ICJ #fellowship. Make sure your university is on board! Link below: Judicial Fellowship Programme | INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE share.google/p1f84y4N9ZQM...

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.