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UN: Nearly 16 million people in Syria need urgent humanitarian health support

2 days ago | jurist.org | Dennis Li |U. Oxford Faculty

In a press briefing Tuesday, the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General forewarned that Syria’s health system “remains under severe strain,” leaving almost 16 million people in urgent need of humanitarian support amid continued threats posed by explosive remnants of war (ERWs). Stéphane Dujarric and the UN reported that ERWs have caused over 1,000 casualties since November and warned that the nation faces a shortage of essential medicines.
China establishes international mediation organization for alternative dispute resolution

5 days ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

China and 32 other countries signed the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong on Friday, creating an international legal body for alternative dispute resolution. The signing ceremony drew approximately 400 representatives from 85 countries and 20 international organizations, with the signatories becoming founding members.
UN Middle East envoy warns Gaza at breaking point, urges ceasefire and aid access

1 week ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

The interim United Nations (UN) Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday that Gaza’s population is being “starved and denied the very basics,” with the region at a dangerous crossroads. Sigrid Kaag called the crisis “manmade,” accusing Israel of devastating strikes on civilians and obstructing aid.
Malaysia urges extension of Myanmar ceasefire following devastating earthquake

1 week ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan called for the extension and expansion of a ceasefire in Myanmar on Sunday, during an ASEAN meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The ceasefire was initially declared following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in March 2025 that resulted in over 3,300 deaths, 4,500 injuries, and 220 missing. ASEAN has faced challenges in mediating the conflict since the military coup that began Myanmar’s civil war in February 2021.
DRC urged to cease support of army-backed militias in South Kivu

1 week ago | jurist.org | Christine Savino

Army-backed militias, collectively known as the “Wazalendo,” committed widespread human rights abuses against civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday. HRW accused the Congolese military (FARDC) of collaborating with the militias in the South Kivu province and urged Congolese authorities to sever ties with the coalition.
Peru urged to protect journalists amid "major offensive" against press freedom

3 weeks ago | jurist.org | Dennis Li |U. Oxford Faculty

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday warned of a “major offensive” against press freedom in Peru regarding actions by all three branches of government, including legislative reform, judicial harassment, and presidential enactments. RSF said the government’s actions have coincided with the murders of several Peruvian journalists in the first four months of 2025, reaching a level of violence that the country has not seen since 2017.
America’s Struggle with Anti-Reason Under Trump II

3 weeks ago | jurist.org | Louis René Beres

“Credo quia absurdum”—”I believe because it is absurd.”—Tertullian, early Christian theologianIt’s conspicuous. Despite impressive technological advances, the United States remains a proud bastion of anti-reason. Though approval numbers trend downward, President Donald J.
European foreign ministers support special tribunal prosecuting Russia officials for crimes of aggression

4 weeks ago | jurist.org | Dennis Li |U. Oxford Faculty

Foreign ministers from Ukraine, the UK, and several European states announced their support for the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russian officials for the crime of aggression against Ukraine on Friday. The countries in support include at least 37 states alongside Ukraine, and these states will have the power to hold accountable Russian political and military leaders, deriving their jurisdiction from that of Ukraine.
UN condemns Israel blockade of aid, warning of deepening humanitarian crisis - JURIST - News

1 month ago | jurist.org | Nada Wilson

The UN Humanitarian Country Team on Sunday condemned Israel's continuing border closures, now in a ninth consecutive week, which have prevented all humanitarian aid deliveries. The team alleged that I...
UN rights commissioner warns of unremitting violence against civilians in Myanmar

1 month ago | jurist.org | Dennis Li |U. Oxford Faculty

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Friday of the “unremitting violence” being committed against civilians in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war despite an active ceasefire that began in the wake of the March 28 earthquakes. Türk noted that the Myanmar military, or the Tatmadaw, is reported to have launched at least 243 attacks between the earthquake and April 29. These attacks, which included 171 air strikes, have killed over 200 civilians in the country.