International Humanitarian Law

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Forgotten Child Soldiers: A Kurdish Teenager’s Testimony of Seven Seasons in an Armed Group

The recruitment of minors under 18 by Kurdish armed groups via social media constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian…

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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…

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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…

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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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National Security vs. Human Rights: Balancing State Power and Global Law

Does national security require sacrificing human rights, or are they two sides of the same coin? Explore how international law…

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When Weapons Replace the Law: The Forgotten Responsibility of Armed Groups Towards Human Rights

Analyzing the legal responsibilities of non-state armed groups under international humanitarian law, particularly Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions,…

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Accountability Instead of Slogans: Questions the PJAK Spokesperson Cannot Evade

An analytical assessment of the international legal responsibilities binding non-state Kurdish armed groups, challenging the recent denials made by PJAK's…

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The 2012 Geneva Signing: A Document Ending Child Soldiering or the Beginning of an Implementation Gap?

The text evaluates the 2012 Geneva Call Deed of Commitment signed by the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) to…

Interview

From the Geneva Signing to Field Verification

In an interview with the Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch, international humanitarian law researcher Dr. Rozhin Sarmadi examines the legal…

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