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international law

October 1, 2018

Australia must ensure military exports not used in unlawful attacks in Yemen, say NGOs

The Australian government must ensure its military exports are not contributing to violations of international law in Yemen, say NGOs.
September 28, 2018

Treaty banning nuclear weapons moves closer to becoming international law

Four states simultaneously ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on 26 September 2018.
September 18, 2018

Call for Spain to end arm sales to Saudi Arabia

The Spanish government is being urged to halt arms sales to the Saudi Arabia-led coalition ahead of an expected decision on the issue on Wednesday.
September 10, 2018

UN Syria Envoy calls for protection of civilian life in Idlib

With the ingredients for a "perfect storm” brewing in the Syrian province of Idlib, the international community cannot allow civilians there to succumb to such a fate, the UN Envoy for the country has told the Security Council.
September 7, 2018

Government faces legal challenge over torture authorisations

The Government is facing a legal challenge from the human right organisation Reprieve over its use of a secretive law that can be deployed to authorise the involvement of British intelligence officers in torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.
August 31, 2018

Jewish Voice for Peace statement on Trump 'peace plan'

Jewish Voice for Peace says there is a moral, religious, and legal obligation to protect the rights of refugees.
August 29, 2018

Myanmar military leaders must face genocide charges, say UN investigators

Top military commanders in Myanmar should be investigated and prosecuted for the “gravest” crimes against civilians under international law, including genocide, say United Nations-appointed investigators.
August 19, 2018

Student massacre in Afghanistan is a war crime, says Amnesty

Students were preparing for their university entrance exams when a bomber struck.
July 15, 2018

Mediterranean deaths soar as Europe blocks humanitarian assistance at sea

Médecins Sans Frontières says there has been a cold-blooded decision to leave men, women and children to drown in the Mediterranean Sea.
June 29, 2018

UN condemns execution of juvenile offenders in Iran

Four juvenile offenders have been executed in Iran since the beginning of 2018.