Ghana and Togo have decided to use arbitration to settle their maritime border dispute. #SeaLaw #UpholdingIL www.ejiltalk.org/some-prelimi...
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The Philippines often prosecutes dissidents as “terrorists” and “subversives.” The desire to get more trade and foreign investment may lead the Philippines to enhance political rights. #UpholdingIL #HumanRights #TradeLaw #InvestmentLaw
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The US has sanctioned top Rwandan officials for backing M23 in the DR Congo. #UpholdingIL #ArmedConflict www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/...
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States are frustrated with the European Court of Human Rights' migration rulings. Domestic courts are using them to dramatically expand migrant rights. #UpholdingIL #MigrationLaw www.ejiltalk.org/the-steering...
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Two firms have been suing Argentina in US courts for nationalizing an oil company. Argentina argues that the court lacks jurisdiction, but the case is moving forward anyways. #UpholdingIL #InvestmentLaw www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Countermeasures? Germany says it will “strike back, even abroad” against Russian cyberattacks. But first it must pass legislation … and design a new bureaucracy … and deal with court rulings … I don’t think the Russians are scared. #UpholdingIL #UseOfForce www.ft.com/content/b1ef...
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Does Nicolas Maduro have immunity from the jurisdiction of US courts? Adrián Agenjo reviews what international law has to say. (I doubt that US courts will care about that, though.) #UpholdingIL www.ejiltalk.org/which-immuni...
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Germany has been prosecuting ISIS crimes against the Yazidi. Stephanie Egerer-Uhrig describes some of the challenges that prosecutors faced during these trials. #UpholdingIL #CriminalLaw www.justsecurity.org/128802/prose...
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Court hearings have begun at the Intl Court of Justice in the Rohingya Genocide case. Lots of people are watching, wondering what this will mean for the Gaza case. #HumanRights #UpholdingIL f24.my/BfLL.X
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Does Nicolas Maduro have head of state immunity? Chimène Keitner tackles a thorny issue. #UpholdingIL www.justsecurity.org/128073/head-...
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The US has seized a new Venezuelan oil tanker. In recent days, it reflagged to become a Russian vessel and was escorted by a Russian submarine. #UpholdingIL #SeaLaw www.bbc.com/news/live/cw...
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The arrest of Maduro in Venezuela raises question about use of force and official immunity. Also: is the US now an “occupying power” of Venezuela? Lots to think about. #UseOfForce #UpholdingIL #ArmedConflict www.ejiltalk.org/trumps-illeg...
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Lumbala update: A French court has sentenced the Congolese rebel to 30 years in prison. The DR Congo refused to cooperate in the case because it involved current govt officials. #UpholdingIL #CriminalLaw
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Lumbala trial update: everyone agrees there were crimes in the DR Congo. But who is responsible? Lumbala? Some say “Blame Bemba.” #UpholdingIL #CriminalLaw
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The US recently refused to condemn torture in the UN General Assembly. Gabor Rona asks: what explains the US vote? My question: why is this a good use of UNGA time? #UpholdingIL #HumanRights www.justsecurity.org/126649/does-...
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The US seized a Venezuelan oil tanker destined for Iran, in violation of sanctions. Maduro called it “international piracy.” His govt denounced it as a "grave international crime". Does Hegseth need to buy some parrots? #SeaLaw #UpholdingIL bbc.com/news/article...
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The EU wants to give Ukraine a “reparations loan” from Russian assets frozen in the EU. But France refuses to cooperate: it is protecting Russian money, arguing that the money is immune from seizure. #BreakingIL #UpholdingIL www.ft.com/content/fe30...
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The new High Seas Treaty will soon enter into force. Hannah Lily and Samantha Robb argue that this is an opportunity for states to create legislation to enforce deep sea mining rules. #MakingIL #UpholdingIL #SeaLaw www.ejiltalk.org/two-birds-on...
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All about the Lumbala trial in Paris. Claude Sengenya reviews the first week of testimony. #UpholdingIL #CriminalLaw www.justiceinfo.net/en/153103-lu...
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My latest: “Migrants Matter: New Evidence Shows Migration Patterns Help Drive US Lawsuits for Human Rights Abuses Abroad” #UpholdingIL #HumanRights #MigrationLaw opiniojuris.org/2025/12/03/m...
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Roger Lumbala is being prosecuted in Paris for crimes in the DR Congo. He says the court lacks jurisdiction & refuses to appear in court. He won’t let his lawyers appear either. "Things are a bit unbalanced”. #UpholdingIL #ArmedConflict #CriminalLaw www.justiceinfo.net/en/152396-fi...
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Norway issued fossil fuels licenses in the Barents Sea. Climate activists wanted the European Ct of Human Rights to declare the licenses violated intl law. Pranav Ganesan argues the Court erred in focusing on procedure. #UpholdingIL #HumanRights #EnvironmentalLaw www.ejiltalk.org/leaving-out-...
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A refugee from Syria is now on trial in Sweden for war crimes. Prosecutors claim he participated in a shooting by a Palestinian militia loyal to Assad. His lawyer claims he’s the victim of a smear campaign by Syrian activists. #UpholdingIL #CriminalLaw www.justiceinfo.net/en/151533-a-...
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Cyber-attacks are common, but states rarely litigate them. Moynihan, Clooney, and Webb lay out common challenges for such litigation, including attribution and jurisdiction. #BreakingIL #UpholdingIL www.justsecurity.org/121741/optio...
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Universal jurisdiction in action: After an 11 year investigation, Belgium will now prosecute Martina Johnson for war crimes in Liberia. #UpholdingIL #ArmedConflict #CriminalLaw www.justiceinfo.net/en/150986-be...
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The ICJ takes forever to decide cases. Lately, it has been speeding up its rulings. Is it “cutting corners” or exercising judicial economy? Antoine De Spiegeleir weighs in. #UpholdingIL www.ejiltalk.org/skipping-ste...
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Eurovision politics: Many states want Israel banned from the Eurovision Song Contest because of the Gaza War. But now Austria says it won’t host the competition if Israel is excluded. Germany is also standing with Israel. #UpholdingIL www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
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The OECD has been hearing cases about its Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct, which include environmental and indigenous rights. Decisions are nonbinding, but they give advocacy groups a tool to challenge firms. #UpholdingIL #HumanRights #EnvironmentalLaw www.justiceinfo.net/en/150580-an...
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Max Du Plessis says “Immunities are back in vogue” and argues that there are double standards in official immunity: Netanyahu is treated differently than Putin. But perhaps there are double standards in issuing arrest warrants. #UpholdingIL #CriminalLaw www.ejiltalk.org/pinochet-bas...
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China is breaking US sanctions on Iran by using a barter system instead of moving money through the intl banking system. The barter system is overseen by a Chinese insurance company. Looks like it’s time to update the US sanctions list. #UpholdingIL www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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