International Law

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly been sentenced to death in absentia, marking a major development in the legal proceedings surrounding allegations of serious crimes committed during Syria’s long-running …

The head of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is facing growing opposition as member states prepare to vote on whether to extend the official’s …

A Uyghur advocacy organization is calling on the Canada government to adopt a stronger response to China’s recently enacted ethnic unity law, arguing that Ottawa’s initial reaction was too vague …

Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to upholding international law, while advocacy organizations argue that Ottawa is not taking a strong enough stance on major …

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a “red alert” over the rapidly deteriorating security situation around El-Obeid, warning that escalating violence is placing thousands of civilians …

A group of human rights lawyers has filed a lawsuit against the government of Ghana, challenging an alleged agreement with the United States that would allow Ghana to receive deportees …