International Law in Brief

UN Will Investigate War Crimes in Ukraine

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On Thursday, May 12, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution (A/HRC/S-34/L.1) to begin an investigation into whether war crimes have been committed by Russia in Ukraine.

EU Member States May Be Liable for Damage to Health from Air Pollution

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

Today, May 5, 2022, Advocate General Kokott issued her

Biden Announces Proposals to Hold Russian Oligarchs Accountable

Author: 
Kehinde Winful and Justine Stefanelli

On April 28, 2021, President Biden

UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Vetoes

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On April 27, 2022, The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution (to be posted once published at: https://www.un.o

UN Special Rapporteurs Ask Australia to Rescue Citizens from Syria

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On April 18, 2022, the UN published a joint letter written written on February

UN Rapporteur Concerned Over Political Participation in Brazil

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On April 11, 2022, the UN  announced via a press

ICC Prosecutor Statement on Continued Efforts in Venezuela

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On April 2, 2022, after a second official visit to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, ICC Prosecutor, Karim A.A.

India and Australia Sign Bilateral Treaty

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On April 2, 2022, India and Australia

Britain Removes Judges from Hong Kong Court

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On March 30, 2022, Britain's Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss,

Yale Schell Center: Myanmar Junta Responsible for Crimes Against Humanity

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On March 25, 2022, The Schell Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School and the human rights organization, Fortify Rights, released a