International Humanitarian Law

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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…

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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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Permanent Call for Notes, Articles, and Human Rights Content

The Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (IKHRW) has announced a permanent call for submissions, inviting researchers, lawyers, journalists, and activists…

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Legal Analysis of the “Geneva Call” Deed of Commitment and Its Execution Challenges; Case Study: Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK)

A legal critique of the Geneva Call deed of commitment signed by the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), evaluating the deep…

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From Marivan to Kamyaran: Is a New Pattern of “Extrajudicial Punishments” Emerging?

A comparative analysis of the recent assassinations of Mohammad Ebrahimi in Kamyaran and Omid Vashklani in Marivan by PJAK's affiliate…

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Ambiguity Between Politics, Security, and Accountability: Human Rights Questions in Khalid Azizi’s Narrative

This analytical piece reviews an interview with Khalid Azizi, spokesperson for the KDPI, through a human rights lens. It addresses…

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