Moving Forward: Prospects and Challenges for Achieving Transitional Justice in Ethiopia In this article for JURIST I highlight the devastating impact of the ongoing conflicts in #Ethiopia, particularly in the #Tigray, #Amhara, and #Oromia regions, emphasising the severe

In this commentary, Dr. Joel Zivot Joel Zivot MD, MA, JM returns to JURIST to argue that the alleged abuses at Israel's Sde Teiman detention center reflect a universal human tendency towards brutality in war... jurist.org/commentary/202…

In this opinion piece, JURIST Managing Editor for Long Form Content James Joseph calls for a comprehensive approach to justice that includes all groups affected by human rights violations and atrocities in the Tigray War... jurist.org/commentary/202…

JURIST has published a new commentary by William G. Ross, Cumberland School of Law's Albert P. Brewer Professor of Law and Ethics, in which he offers an opinion on the new proposal for U.S. Supreme Court term limits. Read Ross' opinion: jurist.org/commentary/202…

The Indian Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force of medical professionals to give recommendations for workplace safety following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female trainee doctor inside hospital premises. Read the full story here: jurist.org/news/2024/08/i…

A US federal court in Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s new ban on non-compete clauses Tuesday, holding that the agency lacked the authority to issue the ban and that the new rule is “arbitrary and capricious.” Read the story on JURIST: jurist.org/news/2024/08/u…

A report into systemic bias in New Zealand's policing released on Wednesday found that Māori are disproportionately stopped, subject to force and prosecuted by law enforcement. Read the full story by JURIST Assistant Editor Caspian Rive jurist.org/news/2024/08/r…

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted on Wednesday to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, making Ukraine a state party. Read more on JURIST: jurist.org/news/2024/08/u…

In the first part of her Post-Transition Bangladesh interview series, JURIST Senior Long Form Editor Tarazi Mohammed Sheikh spoke to Professor Ali Riaz on ways to build Bangladesh's governance capabilities following the deposition of Sheikh Hasina: jurist.org/features/2024/…

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The quick spread of polio threatens all children in Gaza, already weakened by displacement, deprivation & malnourishment. I urge an immediate 3-day humanitarian ceasefire to enable vaccination by World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF – independent of wider negotiations. Our humanity demands it.

It is with great sadness that the International Court of Justice announces the passing of HE Mr Nabil Elaraby, a former member of the Court from 2001 to 2006, on Monday 26 August 2024 in Egypt.

One of my favorite things about being a journalist is idly wondering something and then calling up a few of the top people in that field to ask them about it.

An HBO show about reporters but rather than fancy hotshots, they’re local journos struggling to find wifi outside of a Starbucks or fast food joint while on deadline

🚨 ONGOING MILITARY ATTACK by Israeli Occupying Forces in northern cities & refugee camps in occupied West Bank. Initial reports: 🔴 At least 9 killed due to live ammunition & airstrikes (MoH) 🔴Widespread infrastructure destruction 🔴 Obstructing access to paramedics/hospitals

The de facto authorities in #Afghanistan have enacted a law that bans women’s voices in public, among many other oppressive measures. These measures must be IMMEDIATELY reversed. We stand in unwavering solidarity with Afghan women & girls. Our statement: unwo.men/eXgv50T8TkM

The effect of AI on law is an important question. In the legal academic world, though, I sense a lot of generalized concern about not being left behind driving the interest in studying AI and law rather than a need to solve particular legal problems that AI is raising.

Nuclear tests left a legacy of destruction & created long-term health problems for people. Recent calls for the resumption of nuclear testing demonstrate that the lessons of the past are being forgotten — or ignored. The world must speak with one voice to end this practice.

Great to see formidable figures in the fight to end impunity in Tigray including Dawit Araya EASE: Extending Access & Systems Enhancement, Rita Professor Kahsay Debesu Gebra and Sally Keeble at the launch of the second edition of #InPlainSight advocating for survivor centred approaches to CRSV.

The EU urges immediate humanitarian pauses to enable the vaccination of all children in Gaza against the poliovirus. An epidemic among a population weakened by 10 months of fighting, displacement, deprivation and lack of health services must be avoided. europa.eu/!MKMBFn