The reasons this is such an excellent & important thread is
that it documents succinctly the ways in which over classification & what would appear to be obstruction of public proceedings occurs by 1000 cuts. The burden on defence lawyers in such circumstances is just exceptional.

Carol Rosenberg's frustration expressed in this tweet, now part of the official MilCom's record: x.com/carolrosenberg…

“My friend,’ Mansoor said to the elephant, ‘you had a problem even bigger than Guantánamo.” A glorious essay with the most incisive of reflections by Mansoor Adayfi —-Erin L. Thompson | In Brussels lrb.co.uk/blog/2024/apri…

Implementing #WPS must include all women & girls living under occupation

Listen to the latest episode of Mind the GAPS, where WCLAC Palestine مركز المرأة للإرشاد القانوني @oxfam Fionnuala Ní Aoláin & WILPF join a public conversation on Palestine as a feminist issue
open.spotify.com/episode/37sGQX…

We understand virtually all NI-based academics approached, would not be part of this.

When we met with Lord Caine, Anna Bryson asked what the purpose of the official history was: response was that the British Government was entitled to put forward its version of history.

Member States must not lose sight of #Syria , amid the largest escalation in violence in four years, Syrians face unprecedented hardship. 16.7 million require humanitarian assistance, largest number since the start of the crisis.

1/6 IHL has a long history of regulating the respect for and protection of the dead in armed conflicts.
Respecting the dignity of the dead is a fundamental tenet of #IHL .
Read more on the fundamental rules 👇
icrc.org/en/document/hu…
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Catherine Marchi-Uhel has been an extraordinary lawyer and leader for #IIIM . Brava.

“Ultimately, any difference to the status quo can only be made by rebuilding trust in the commitment of States to the equality of all victims and a meaningful focus on preventing harms and remedying the effects of harm directly for victims”.

justsecurity.org/94943/the-u-n-…

Paywall free link: foreignaffairs.com/guest-pass/red…

Listening to the #Stardust formal apology delivered by the Taoiseach just now, a Taoiseach not even born when the tragedy happened, you can’t but be impressed by the sincerity with which it was delivered & the thoughtfulness of the text. In particular, reading the…(1/4)

Thought for the day.

The U.N. Security Council Must Treat All Victims of Sexual Violence Equally justsecurity.org/94943/the-u-n-…

My final report to the United Nations António Guterres on the neutrality of United NationsRWA is public.

It contains 50 recommendations across 8 critical areas.

Implementing these recommendations will help UNRWA fulfil its mandate and restore confidence when needed 👇
bit.ly/3U3Bj6S

'I embraced my identity as detainee 441--a prisoner classified as the worst of the worst, but who, nevertheless and against all odds, was welcomed in the EU parliament for the 2nd time to tell a different story of Guantánamo—the men's stories. Our story.' Mansoor Adayfi 441 منصور الضيفي

Israel's arrest of renowned Palestinian academic is a direct threat to all Arab citizens haaretz.com/opinion/2024-0….

It has been a while since I made an international law playlist for my students. A mixture of things that invoke my class this Spring. Enjoy! open.spotify.com/playlist/44BUn…

Mansoor Adayfi’s eloquence says all that can be said and should be said about #art at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Opinion | Art From Guantánamo Shatters the Silence in the Halls of Power | Common Dreams commondreams.org/opinion/art-fr…