Non-State Armed Groups

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ICRC Engagement with Armed Groups in 2024

This article analyzes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 2024 global report on non-state armed groups, detailing engagement…

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Non-State Armed Groups in the Mirror of International Law: Legal Lessons from a Special Issue of the International Review of the Red Cross

This article examines the legal duties and accountability of non-state armed groups through the analysis of a special issue of…

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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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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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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…

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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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I Write from Mahabad: The Unheard Voices of Kurdish Girls

A survivor from Mahabad reveals the double standards in societal reactions to gender-based violence, highlighting the silence surrounding Kurdish women…

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I Went for Work, But Ended Up in an Armed Group: Mehran’s Account of His Years in the Kurdistan Freedom Party

A former member of the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) reveals how he was abducted under the guise of false employment…

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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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