A standard element of international humanitarian law since 1899 should guide countries as they consider banning lethal autonomous weapons systems.
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The world needs to put urgent pressure on Israel – and make the case to save a community.
Unfortunately potential solutions to Trump’s ban are few. Refugee agencies cannot force the US to take refugees and so they will need to find sanctuary elsewhere.
The rules are pretty clear – and really crucial reading for anyone drafting, say, an executive order.
The UK government plans to suspend parts of the European Convention on Human Rights in future conflicts.
Critics claim that Russia and Syria are targeting civilians with thermobaric ‘vacuum’ bombs.
For many, it evokes memories of the Holocaust. So how can the government justify it?
The humanitarian crisis in Syria is no longer news. It is simple fact: tragedy writ large, as cities burn and lives are ruined. Our eyes may widen at the sheer scale of this destruction: four million people…
United States secretary of state John Kerry is in the Middle East this week. Among other tasks, he is attempting to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. Undoubtedly, Israel’s recent approval…
Recent media reports have called into question Australia’s adherence to the Geneva Convention during the early stages of fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. A key allegation is that Australia set up a system…
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