Africa

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International Law in Brief

ECOWAS Condemns Coup in Niger and Threatens Use of Force

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 30, 2023, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an extraordinary summit to address the political situation in Niger—s

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International Law in Brief

Rwandan Genocide: Trial Chamber Rules Félicien Kabuga Mentally Unfit for Trial

Author: 
Ayomide Oloyede

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International Law in Brief

UN Report Details Racial Discrimination, Slavery, and Human Rights Violations Across Various Countries

Author: 
Romita Chattaraj

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International Law in Brief

Human Rights Organizations Urge UN to Protect Body Investigating Tigray Conflict

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Romita Chattaraj

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International Law in Brief

Head of UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali Expelled

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Romita Chattaraj

On February 5, 2023, Mali’s ruling junta made Guillaume Ngefa-Atondoko Andali, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, a persona non grata and gave him 48 hours to leave the country.

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International Law in Brief

US Imposes Visa Restrictions against Nigerian Citizens for Undermining Democratic Process

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Romita Chattaraj

On January 25, 2023, the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken enacted