Inclusive National Dialogue and Accountability for sexual crimes are central to the path out of the current crises in Ethiopia
By: Dunia Mekonnen Tegegn Due to the conflict in Ethiopia, women and girls continue to bear the brunt of the cruel and inhuman acts committed by all parties involved in the conflict for the last 16 months. Many have lost their lives, suffered sexual violence, displaced, and starved. Women living with disability, older women, and refugee…
Alliance between Armed Groups and the Effect on Classification of Conflicts: a Focus on the TPLF-OLA Alliance
Author: Marishet M. Hamza Factual Background Recently, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an armed group operating in the Oromia region of Ethiopia, and the Tigray Liberation Front (TPLF),the rebel group in the ongoing non-international armed conflict (NIAC) in Tigray, have announced their alliance that is aimed at making military cooperation in the fight against the government of Ethiopia. . OLA,…
Does International Humanitarian Law reflect African customs and traditions? A spotlight on the ICRC’s Tool on African values in war
Autor: Sarah Jean Mabeza Is International Humanitarian Law (IHL) a Western concept? This is a question that causes me, as an African IHL practitioner, great cause for concern, as I am convinced of the universality of this body of law. But I must admit that while my answer to the question would be an adamant “no”, I…
Looking Back to Old Laws and Customs of War in Ethiopia: Establishing Groundwork for Further Research
Authors: Eyuel Zelalem and Michael Mengistu Studying the history of existing laws helps in understanding its relationship with its subjects. When it comes to International Humanitarian Law (hereafter IHL), it is equally important to understand the laws and customs of war of the past to understand the contemporary normative rules of war. In this regard,…
Webinar on The Role of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission in Ensuring Respect for International Humanitarian Law
Esteemed followers of Addis Ababa University IHL Clinic, The clinic has organized a webinar on the “Role of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission in Ensuring Respect for International Humanitarian Law”. On this grand event, the President and First Vice-President of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission will be presenting. All interested are cordially invited to attend…
The ‘Axum Massacre’ and the Use of Lethal Force Outside of Hostilities
Author: Wubeshet Tiruneh Image Source: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/ethiopia/images/axum-ap-image02.jpg On 10 May 2021, the Office of the Attorney General of the FDRE issued a press release on its finding on the alleged massacre in Axum. The Office concluded that the great majority of those killed in Axum were members of the fighting force of the TPLF and they…
A CALL FOR JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SURVIVORS OF RAPE IN THE TIGRAY CONFLICT OF ETHIOPIA
Author: Dunia Mekonnen Tegegn On Nov 3, 2020, a conflict out broke between the Tigray Liberation Front and the Ethiopian National Defense Force when the TPLF assaulted the Northern command. Due to the unfolding conflict, women were and have continued to be the victims of sexual abuse. The gender discrimination women are subjected to in their society…
Online Speaker Series: International Humanitarian Law
Esteemed followers of the Addis Ababa University IHL Clinic, Canadian Red Cross, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, invites you to its IHL NOW 2021 lecture series taking place from May 31-June 4th. The session starts out with an introductory lecture to IHL by Professor Marco Sassòli, well known by many of you and…
The War in Tigray: Investigating Violations of International Humanitarian Law
Author: Lea Mehari Redae On the night of November 4, 2020 Abiy Ahmed (PhD), Prime Minister of Ethiopia reported the news of an attack on the Northern Command of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) by the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF). He also stated that the ENDF has been ordered to carry out a military offensive.…
HUMANITARIAN NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS & INTENTIONAL ATTACKS AGAINST HOSPITALS
by Bailey R. Ulbricht, Allen S. Weiner | Apr 15, 2021FacebookTwitterEmailLinkedInPrint HUMANITARIAN NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS & INTENTIONAL ATTACKS AGAINST HOSPITALS by Bailey R. Ulbricht, Allen S. Weiner | Apr 15, 2021 Editor’s note: The following post is part of the Articles of War Symposium on Beth Van Schaack’s book, Imagining Justice for Syria. The symposium offers a platform for the contributing experts to carry the conversation on justice…
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