As RSF attacks on Sudan's besieged city of El Fasher intensify, Yousif Mohamed argues that remote and civilian-led monitoring and documentation efforts should be supported and used to guide policy responses. New blog post out now:

On another unspeakably grim day for Palestinians in Gaza, I talked to @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social about starvation as a war crime. mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/qDghRd...

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new #CivilianRights blog – a platform centring the rights, perspectives and lived realities of civilians affected by conflict. www.ceasefire.org/blog/

“I do not see why Parliament was not read in to the situation… so they could exercise that oversight and scrutiny” Mike Martin MP says the Afghan data leak + superinjunction expose a wider MoD culture of cover-up. Without democratic scrutiny, accountability suffers. Afghanistan is a case in point.

Our partner, Volodymyr Shcherbachenko, speaking to Times Radio: "I do believe in justice... It's a huge amount of money, frozen russian assets, they are available, and this money can be used for #reparations for civilians." Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... #Ukraine

“The UK must approach Ukraine reparations not as a distant post-conflict project, but as a current and urgent imperative.” @maethompson.bsky.social at packed @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social event in Parliament last night. Thx to @alexsobel.co.uk for his leadership on Ukraine #reparations

Thank you to @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social for hosting yesterday's event on how the UK can support reparations for Ukraine. REDRESS highlighted how the UK can deliver justice for survivors by using its sanctions enforcement regime to fund reparations. Learn more: redress.org/publication/...

Transparency on official legal advice is essential to democratic control of war powers, as recommended in recent report from @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social Here: bit.ly/4lc4MHI www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

As speculation rises about the UK’s potential involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, one thing is clear: Parliament should have the power to say no. Read our report on war powers reform: bit.ly/4lc4MHI

SAVE THE DATE – 7 July, 17.00, House of Commons Join us in marking the UK launch of our recent report with an expert panel to discuss how the UK can support reparations for civilian harm in Ukraine. Chaired by Alex Sobel MP and Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-th...

Does the law of targeting require objective or subjective tests to determine state responsibility for violations? Israel/US now shifting to subjective tests of intention - with grave consequences for civilians. My latest, forthcoming in @yearbookofihl.bsky.social : papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

1/2 What does today's #StrategicDefenceReview mean for civilians? Increased military capability can bring increased risks. It’s vital that #CivilianRights, protection and accountability are at the heart of defence policy, ensuring that the UK upholds its responsibilities under international law.

Amid a surge in grave violations against children in conflict, we call on #UNSG António Guterres to publish a complete list of perpetrators in his 2025 Children and Armed Conflict report. #CAAC #CivilianRights www.ceasefire.org/ceasefire-jo...

Ahead of the Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians, we’ve joined 20 other NGOs in calling for urgent action by the international community to protect civilians and uphold their rights. #CivilianRights #NotATarget #PoCWeek2025 bit.ly/4duRGCW

Earlier this week BBC Panorama reported new eyewitness accounts of alleged war crimes committed by UK Special Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Compelling evidence from Ukrainian survivors of Russian detention and torture at our Civil Society-Government Roundtable in Kyiv. #Reparations #UkraineWar

A warm welcome for @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social in Kyiv from Oleksandra, Nataliia and the team at the amazing Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine. Thank you!

As civilian deaths rise and the Geneva Conventions come under attack, can we still make a difference? See Ceasefire's new Strategy here 🔽 www.ceasefire.org/strategy-202...

Our November 2024 report found recurrent and systemic shortcomings in the UK’s practice of investigating civilian harm caused by its military forces. Find out more and read our recommendations: bit.ly/4iY6uf4

Military investigations are an essential but often misunderstood tool. Dr Elizabeth Stubbins Bates and @maethompson.bsky.social explore their importance for compliance, protection, and accountability.

Репарації — це законне право кожного постраждалого від війни. Відшкодування збитків допомагає людям відновити власне життя. Репарації мають йти далі за відбудову фізичної інфраструктури, зосереджуватися на відновленні психічного й фізичного здоров’я і визнавати, що деякі втрати — непоправні.

Наша нова кампанія про #репарації підкреслює, що репарації – це юридичне право. Ми надаємо ключові ресурси, інформацію про наявні реєстри та підтримуємо громадянське суспільство в адвокації справедливих і ефективних репарації для постраждалих цивільних в #Україні. Детальніше: bit.ly/3FPnGVy

Our new podcast series on Civilian Harm and Redress is now out with a first episode with @niaolainf.bsky.social @maethompson.bsky.social @mglattimer.bsky.social @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social lawpod.org/podcast/civi...

10 years ago, SJAC & @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social published a report on how to hold perpetrators accountable for crimes committed during the #Syrian conflict Now with the fall of #Assad, we revisit that report & update our suggestions for accountability syriaaccountability.org/a-step-towar...

#HRC58 Side event on reparations for #Ukraine. Commissioner Pablo de Greiff: 'I beg the international community to make itself much more present in providing assistance and cooperation in those [non-judicial] dimensions of accountability, which for the victims are unpostponable.'

NEW REPORT: As talks on a political agreement intensify, ensuring justice & redress for victims of Russia's aggression against #Ukraine is critical. We examine social protection challenges for civilian detainees & lessons learned for future #reparations bit.ly/reparationsf...

Ceasefire, EUCCI, and @minorityrights.bsky.social deliver joint statement to UN Human Rights Council on reparations for victims of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. #HRC58 #CivilianRights FULL STATEMENT: bit.ly/4hk0onQ

Join us at #HRC58 for a side event on reparations for victims of Russia's aggression against #Ukraine. We'll discuss the latest findings of the CoI on Ukraine and examine pathways to holistic, inclusive #reparations, starting from the perspectives of victims and survivors.

What does a ceasefire in #Gaza mean for civilians? Immediate relief and a glimmer of hope amid ongoing suffering and uncertainty. www.ceasefire.org/what-does-a-...

New evidence revealed by the UK Afghanistan Inquiry raises 2 urgent questions about whether abuses continued for longer than previously thought and in multiple theatres. #IHL #CIVCAS Short 🧵 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What are 5 major trends in armed conflict and how will they affect civilian protection in 2025? #IHL #PoC Short 🧵

We compiled a starting kit of international organizations, NGOs and associations in the field of international justice and human rights to follow for justice-related news. 👇 go.bsky.app/ScHA5sh

To our Syrian colleagues, partners & friends, joy and hope at the end of Assad’s reign of terror. Ceasefire’s first ever report was on avenues to justice for Syria. ⬇️ That work goes on. Today, solidarity with the families of political prisoners hoping their loved ones will be among those liberated.

Very productive day engaging experts on civilian harm & reparations in London with @haimabraham.bsky.social @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social @mglattimer.bsky.social @maethompson.bsky.social @kristinebeckerle.bsky.social Conall Mallory & Steven van Put as part of our new project on developing a UK policy

OUT NOW: Our new report finds recurrent and systemic shortcomings in the UK’s practice of investigating #CivilianHarm caused by its military forces, including in Afghanistan and Iraq, and calls for a fresh approach. #CivilianRights #Accountability bit.ly/MilInv

Happening tomorrow: @estubbinsbates.bsky.social @mglattimer.bsky.social, Steven van de Put, Hannah O'Grady + Mike Martin MP discuss the UK's record of investigating civilian harm and the way forward. A few spaces left. RSVP here: bit.ly/ceasefirecen...

Excellent question by @fredthomasuk.bsky.social. DefSec John Healey awaits Sir Haddon-Cave Inquiry report before commenting, but the UK continues to trail its allies in parliamentary scrutiny. Stronger oversight + accountability are vital to protect civilians + safeguard Special Forces personnel.

Ukraine's parliament passes law on reparations for survivors of wartime sexual violence. Big step forward: our work shows that interim reparations are essential. english.nv.ua/nation/victi...

Join us for the launch of our new report next Tuesday, featuring a panel discussion and Q&A session with @estubbinsbates.bsky.social, @mglattimer.bsky.social, Steven van de Put and others. Chaired by Mike Martin MP and Supported by the APPG on modern conflict. Register here: bit.ly/ceasefirecen...

And another good one on international humanitarian law. Via @ralphjanik.com go.bsky.app/N6Bw1E7

Starter pack here for those working on Protection of Civilians. go.bsky.app/NEQphMy

NEW: As global conflict escalates and deployment rates remain high, stronger parliamentary oversight and accountability of UK Special Forces are crucial to protecting civilian rights. Read our new policy brief: