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When War Knows No Law: Why Non-State Armed Groups Are Obligated to Protect Civilians

An analytical report by IKHRW based on research by Professor Sonia Hernández Pradas details the legal obligations of non-state armed…

Women in the Shadows of Law: How Criminal Justice Deficiencies Reproduce Gender-Based Violence in Iraqi Kurdistan

An analytical review of Amnesty International's 2024 report exposes how systemic legal loopholes, judicial inaction, underfunded institutions, and mandatory reconciliation…

When “Self-Defense” Cannot Replace Accountability: A Human Rights Analysis of PJAK’s New Positions

The recent interview by PJAK's leadership spokesperson with The Hindu signals a strategic shift in the group’s political discourse, framing…

Human Rights Questions Regarding a Disappearance Case and the Role of the PKK

Recent witness testimonies regarding suspicious disappearances and discovered human remains in border regions expose the devastating reality of families desperately…

A Multi-Layered Crisis: The Need to Move Beyond a Security-Centric Approach to the Kurdish Issue

Viewing the Kurdish issue solely through a security and military lens deeply obscures the ongoing human tragedy in the Middle…

Iran in the Crossfire: Is International Law Still Alive?

The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is causing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Beyond the military and…

Redefining the Child Soldier: Beyond the Battlefield to Systemic Exploitation

Modern human rights law redefines child soldier recruitment beyond front-line combat, recognizing that recruitment, ideological training, and auxiliary roles within…

Reproductive Violence Against Child Soldiers: The Hidden Layer of Exploitation in Armed Conflict

International law scholar Rosemary Grey exposes how armed groups use reproductive violence to control child soldiers. Human rights bodies must…

Who Answers When Children Die in Military Camps?

The tragic deaths of underage recruits in Komala camps spark urgent questions about child safety. Discover why Kurdish armed groups…

When International Agreements Turn to Wastepaper: Will the World Remain Silent?

As airstrikes devastate schools and hospitals, international legal frameworks crumble under geopolitical pressure. Read Dr. Pourshams' urgent analysis on how…

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