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WTO Appellate Body Rules against the U.S. in Tuna Case (November 20, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On November 20, 2015, the WTO Appellate Body issued its report in United States-Measures Concerning the

Impunity of Military Peacekeepers: Will the UN Start Naming and Shaming Troop Contributing Countries?

Introduction

The focus of this Insight is on the criminal accountability of members of the military component that may be part of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations (military members). Unfortunately, several member states that have contributed military members (Troop Contributing Countries or TCCs) have failed to hold their members accountable for alleged criminal misconduct such as rape.

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Topic 1
Volume: 
19
Issue: 
25
Author: 
Rembert Boom
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Conflict Prevention and Mitigation / Post Conflict Reconstruction
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Somalia Ratifies Convention on the Rights of the Child (October 1, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 1, 2015, Somalia ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, depositing its ratification instrument at the United Nations headquarters during the annual treaty event.  According

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United Nations Security Council Adopts Resolution on Haiti (October 14, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 14, 2015, the United Nations Security Council (Council) adopted a resolution extending t

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United Nations Security Council Adopts Resolution Integrating Women, Peace and Security Issues (October 13, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 13, 2015, the United Nations Security Council (Council) adopted a resolution designed “t

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United Nations Security Council Adopts Resolution to Prevent Migrant Smuggling in Libya (October 8, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 8, 2015, the United Nations Security Council (Council) adopted a resolution under Chapte

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United Nations Issues Revised Rules on Treatment of Prisoners (October 7, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 7, 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued revised standard minimum rules for the treat

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FAO and MasterCard Announce New Partnership to Provide Financing Tools to Marginalized Communities (September 2, 2015)

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Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 2, 2015, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and MasterCard announced a new partnership designed to utilize global technology in development assistance.