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Non-State Armed Groups vs. International Humanitarian Law: Why Civilian Protection Has Become the Central Challenge of Internal Conflicts

This legal analysis examines whether non-state armed groups are bound by International Humanitarian Law during internal conflicts, highlighting the fundamental…

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Non-State Armed Groups and the Human Rights Accountability Gap: Why International Law Still Lacks a Complete Answer for Rebel-Controlled Areas

Non-state armed groups exercising territorial control pose a fundamental challenge to international law. While international humanitarian law regulates active combat…

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Human Rights in Armed Conflict: Law, Practice, Policy

This article presents a translation of Ezequiel Heffes’ review of Gerd Oberleitner’s landmark book, Human Rights in Armed Conflict: Law,…

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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…

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Sina Jafari: The Death of a 2-Year-Old in Qeshm and the Violation of International Humanitarian Law

The tragic death of two-year-old Sina Jafari during a military strike in Qeshm raises critical questions regarding the global adherence…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Restoring Human Standards in Kurdish Conflict Zones

Amnesty International’s latest report exposes how political agendas undermine civilian safety in conflict zones. Discover why protecting Kurdish families requires…

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When Casualty Lists Reveal Names

When casualty lists reveal underage victims in military camps, human rights obligations take center stage. Human rights expert Dr. Rozhin…

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