Noelle Quenivet

Our article, co-authored with @christiandadomo.bsky.social and Francesco Tava titled "Using Fraternity and Human Dignity to Counter the Criminalization of Solidarity in the European Union", was published in Columbia Human Rights Law Review just a few days ago hrlr.law.columbia.edu/hrlr/using-f....

Africa Research Showcase | UWE Bristol Academics and key stakeholders come together to discuss important social and economic issues in Africa.

On 22 October the College of Business and Law at UWE and CASET are holding an Africa Research Showcase. Further information and registration link available at www.uwe.ac.uk/events/afric...

Are landmines legitimate self-defence? The folly of leaving the Ottawa Convention The Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines is under serious challenge. In 2025, six state parties — Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Ukraine — began the procedure to withdra...

Excellent post debunking the myth that landmines are useful for self-defence purposes: 'Are landmines legitimate self-defence? The folly of leaving the Ottawa Convention' (via @ecprtheloop.bsky.social) theloop.ecpr.eu/are-landmine...

Striking Drug Cartels Under the Jus ad Bellum and Law of Armed Conflict Legal expert discusses laws of war and law on the resort to force in U.S. military action against Venezuela's Tren de Aragua.

Excellent post by @mikeschmitt.bsky.social on 'Striking Drug Cartels Under the Jus ad Bellum and Law of Armed Conflict' via @justsecurity.org www.justsecurity.org/120235/drug-...

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdraw from ICC The military-led West African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have withdrawn from the International Criminal Court.

The past and present show that only states who fear accountability for atrocity crimes attack or leave the #ICC. guardian.ng/news/burkina...

www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

High Seas Treaty Ratification Tracker At least 60 countries must sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty for it to become international law. Join the #RaceForRatification. Ask leaders to ratify the Treaty Now!

The High Seas Treaty, which protects marine biodiversity, received its 60th ratification from Morocco and so will enter into force in January 2026.
news.un.org/en/story/202...; highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...

Is International Law and Human Rights Multilateralism in Crisis? Is human rights multilateralism really collapsing or are we misreading history? Is International Law and Human Rights Multilateralism in Crisis? I must confess to being somewhat perplexed by the numer...

A positive and bold perspective by Eric Tistounet on the effects of recent crises on international law and human rights law: 'Is International Law and Human Rights Multilateralism in Crisis?'
www.linkedin.com/pulse/intern...

The challenge of proving genocide The ICJ has to decide on whether Israel’s alleged crimes in Gaza amount to a genocide. Key to the ruling will be proving intent.

Interesting though slightly on the controversial side opinion of Kenneth Roth as he interprets the Croatia v. Serbia case as allowing the "war crime of forced displacement [to] be a defence to a charge of genocide". www.swissinfo.ch/eng/human-ri...

DEA faced pushback at White House, Pentagon after urging Mexico strikes The suggestion, though not acted upon, was met with alarm from officials who warned that Congress has not authorized such action.

Quoted in this WP story on attacking drug cartels. For a fuller discussion of my views on some of the legal issues, see my @justsecurity.org piece last week. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

The constant confusion between the European Union and the Council of Europe is depressing! www.lawteacher.net/oscola-refer...

1/3 | The @ayicl.bsky.social is honoured to invite its membership and the community of students, scholars, and practitioners of international law to its upcoming event series: Prosecuting Heads of State for International Crimes.

‘Constant care’ must be taken to address bias in military AI How bias in military AI may manifest in more complex and subtle ways than portrayed in policy debates, and affect compliance with IHL.

Excellent post on "‘Constant care’ must be taken to address bias in military AI" that is based on a @sipri.org report. blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

The Dialectic of Deception: John Boyd and the Cognitive Battlefield Imagine an AI system analyzing the social media history of a deployed soldier and his spouse. Within seconds, it identifies a vulnerability to jealousy

Fascinating article highlighting the significance of cognitive adaptation in achieving victory in warfare.
warontherocks.com/2025/09/the-...

Academic authors, here's a peek into the black box of journal publishing from an journal editor if you can bear it:

This is such a timely report by @basakcali.bsky.social @victoriaadamant.bsky.social and @alicedonald.bsky.social.

It analyses almost 400 news pieces on immigration published in UK media, and reveals frequent misreporting of tribunal cases, and mischaracterisations of the role played by the ECHR

Poland on high alert as Russian air strikes edge closer to Nato borders Military reports new drone 'violations'. Analysts suggest Moscow is testing Poland's nerve and resolve

Explaining in simple terms the definition and threshold of an armed attack, including the accumulation theory, to trigger a response in self-defence that could trigger Article 5 of NATO agreement. inews.co.uk/news/world/p...

Having interviewed Ukrainians in frontline areas who have had their legs blown off in anti-personnel landmine attacks, this development is so heartbreaking

The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza - Vatican News Pope Francis requests that his popemobile be turned into a health clinic for the children of Gaza.

Pope Francis's final wish was to transform his popemobile into a mobile health clinic for the children of Gaza. Caritas Jerusalem is now making it happen.

🕊️ Well after his death, he continues to bless us with his beautiful heart. Rest in peace, gentle soul. www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Statement by the Humanitarian Country Team of the Occupied Palestinian Territory – on principled aid delivery in Gaza | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Pa... East Jerusalem and Gaza city, 4 May 2025 For nine weeks now, Israeli authorities have blocked all supplies from entering Gaza, no matter how vital to people’s survival. Bakeries have shut. Community k...

GAZA:
"The UN Secretary-General and the Emergency Relief Coordinator have made clear that we will not participate in any scheme that does not adhere to the global humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality...." 2/
www.ochaopt.org/content/stat...

Vacancy: Three Funded PhD Positions in the Field of Transitional Justice – Justice Visions We are seeking to hire three fully funded PhD researchers as part of the new ERC project “Innovation and documentation. Reconstructing the paradigm of transitional justice from the ground up”. . We ar...

Prof. Tine Destrooper (Ghent Uni) is recruiting three PhD researchers: Three Funded PhD Positions in the Field of #TransitionalJustice
“Innovation and documentation. Reconstructing the paradigm of transitional justice from the ground up”. justicevisions.org/vacancy-thre... @atlaswomen.bsky.social

"Puppets on a Kremlin String?" - Marsh Family adaptation of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" on Trump/Vance YouTube video by Marsh Family

youtu.be/pvT3aQjLxdE

Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?"

It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine.

#SlavaUkraini
#Dontabandonthem

ICJ grants African Union permission to join case against Israel - JNS.org In February 2024, Israel thwarted attempts by South Africa and Algeria end its observer status at the African Union.

Interesting to see that many international organisations are allowed to make third party representation before the ICJ: African Union, OIC and Arab League www.jns.org/icj-grants-a... www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250204-icj... www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...

US votes against UN resolution demanding Russia withdraw its forces from Ukraine In a win for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the U.N. General Assembly has adopted two resolutions calling for an end to the war, while rejecting a U.S. draft that never mention...

Speechless but not surprised. When dictators vote in unison: "US votes against UN resolution demanding Russia withdraw its forces from Ukraine". apnews.com/article/un-r...

‘We’ve lost some parts of nature for ever’: Ukraine war’s impact on environment – photo essay As well as intense human suffering, three years of war have had a catastrophic environmental effect, killing wildlife, felling trees and increasing emissions

The impact of the war in Ukraine on the environment: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

If I am not mistaken, he also acted for the Republic of Ichkheria when it brought a claim a violation of the right of self-determination (genocide also?) by Russia to the ICJ.

A true pleasure teaching a capita selecta course on child soldiers and international law to outstanding LLM students at the Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social

Green little men? (pun intended)

ICMD: A new tool to end impunity for those who violate the rules of war A new initiative by RWI promises to revolutionise the way compliance with the rules of war is monitored globally.

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The promises of “never again” made after WWII appears to be forgotten, as war continue to plague humanity in Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen, Lebanon and elsewhere, RWI has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative that promises to revolutionise the way we monitor IHL.

aje.io/80lhbf

African Geography Quiz 10 questions on a vast array of African geography topics

I have recently changed the platform I use to host my quizzes and would appreciate any feedback on usability before I create any more. The links are as follows:

folukeafrica.com/african-geog...