Camilla Molyneux

Researcher @weaponsmonitor. Formerly Remote Warfare Senior Analyst @CrisisGroup, Director @appg_mc, Human Rights at Norwegian Embassy to KSA, Yemen

[Camilla Molyneux @CZMolyneux]

If the international community wants counter instability, conflict and violent extremism, it would benefit from addressing their local drivers, & by supporting, building onto & learning from local responses. See my article on #Yemen at the @ORGinfo https://t.co/yNfdIWp5ai

[Crisis Group @CrisisGroup]

“We can see a de-escalation in the regional layer of the conflict but it is a multi-layered conflict, with domestic and regional causes. It’s not just a proxy war.”

@AhmedNagiYE on the situation in #Yemen following the truce between Iran & Saudia Arabia.
https://t.co/7vhoTlIEV4

[Reuters @Reuters]

As the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq draws near, @Reuters visited a small forensics team tasked with untangling one of the biggest missing persons files in the world, ranging up into the hundreds of thousands https://t.co/mpnPyd1hab

[Just Security @just_security]

The Dutch government recently announced it will not appeal a civil judgment ordering it to pay damages to victims of a 2007 #Afghanistan attack.

@mariekedehoon expertly analyzes the case, in which the court applied international humanitarian law:
https://t.co/vZdXnnBJPE

[Camilla Molyneux @CZMolyneux]

@MllerQuentin Hi Quentin! I only saw this now, I’ve been very bad at checking twitter recently. Thanks for finding my email and getting in touch there.

[Chris Murphy 🟧 @ChrisMurphyCT]

On Feb. 10, U.S. forces in Africa conducted an operation that killed 12 al-Shabaab militants.

Most Americans have no idea we are at war in Somalia, and the idea that the 2001 AUMF authorizes this war is ridiculous. Congress needs to step up and rewrite the 2001 law or sunset it.

[Crisis Group @CrisisGroup]

Civil wars, armed insurrections, coups and external shocks have spread instability across parts of the African continent.

Ahead of the @_AfricanUnion’s heads of state summit, we look at 8 priorities where African leaders can make a difference in 2023.

➡️https://t.co/zD8Zis3wxS

[Hajer Naili @H_NAILI]

And for the 1st time in 7+ years, children could resume school w/out fear of attacks.

A first-grade teacher said, “During these 6 months, my pupils have begun to change their perception of seeing a plane fly overhead. To not be terrified, confused & uncomfortable.” #Yemen

[William Davison @wdavison10]

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There are a few ways that fighting could stop in and around Tigray and momentum rebuild for formal peace talks.

However, none of them seem that likely, which makes the situation very alarming.

Also somewhat complex – there are interacting sets of variables.

1/6

[Hajer Naili @H_NAILI]

The war in Ukraine has captured most of the world's attention & diplomatic efforts, probably at the expense of many other crises that require similar attention.

@CrisisGroup reminds us of places where the UN should give proper attention & where it could have some impact 🧵

[Wim Zwijnenburg @wammezz]

The US now paying people for human intel on ISIS operatives in order to target them with #drone strikes is a double-edged sword. Experiences from Afghanistan learned that this also led to false info, used to take out opponents or settle personal scores
https://t.co/yb1bt97sgc

[Camilla Molyneux @CZMolyneux]

Looking forward to chairing this important conversation on civilian protection with brilliant speakers @jennifermgibson @RawanSSA18 @iainoverton and Mark Goodwin-Hudson at the @frontlineclub.

A topic close to my heart and well worthy of my public speaking debut with @CrisisGroup

[Frontline Club @frontlineclub]

Should Western Governments place greater priority on preventing civilian harm from military conflict? Join tonight’s fascinating panel at 7pm with @iainoverton @CZMolyneux @jennifermgibson @RawanSSA18 & Mark Goodwin-Hudson. Tickets: https://t.co/RoPxKKqdbE

[Camilla Molyneux @CZMolyneux]

The @APPGDronesMC is looking for it’s new Director!

This has been a brilliant - rewarding, impactful, and (the right kind of) challenging - job, and I urge anyone thinking about it to apply.

[APPG on Modern Conflict @appg_mc]

Could you be our new Director?

We’re looking for a driven individual who has real passion for our overarching aims: championing #POC; ensuring adherence to #RoL; strengthening Parliament in scrutinising UK and partnered military operations.

Apply now!

https://t.co/yTbCkQXllp

[Kate Ferguson @WordsAreDeeds]

Big, dreamy, important job going running the @APPGDronesMC, leading the scrutiny + strengthening of UK foreign & defence policy🇬🇧🕊️🤓

HUGE shoes to fill - @aditimadhura & @CZMolyneux are absolute👑QUEENS👑of parliamentry scrutiny + modern warfare - dont let that put you off tho!

[APPG on Modern Conflict @appg_mc]

Could you be our new Director?

We’re looking for a driven individual who has real passion for our overarching aims: championing #POC; ensuring adherence to #RoL; strengthening Parliament in scrutinising UK and partnered military operations.

Apply now!

https://t.co/yTbCkQXllp

[Saferworld @Saferworld]

🧵The evidence in this @BBCPanorama investigation is deeply concerning, highlighting the minimal accountability of UK Special Forces.

It is especially worrying given the proposal to increase their role as part of the UK’s ‘persistent engagement’ strategy.

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

There has been no shortage of wake-up calls for the international community to take effective actions to stop the senseless and indiscriminate killings of civilians in armed conflict around the world.

Here are some actions they could take: https://t.co/lp7nDN08ta

[Airwars @airwars]

1/ The BBC revealed this morning that UK Special Forces killed as many as 54 unarmed Afghan men in 2010/2011
https://t.co/h99EMxOEXw

[Abi Watson (@abiwatson.bsky.social) @Abigail_Watson7]

I really hope this excellent investigative work by @AOAV and others doesn't get lost in discussions over who the next UK Prime Minister is.
Whoever it is, they need to address the glaring lack of transparency and accountability over UK Special Forces - https://t.co/7joxpHmdPr

[Camilla Molyneux @CZMolyneux]

Furthermore there is a need for an overhaul of the investigatory system. Significant flaws have been identified and raised repeatedly, including by @APPGDronesMC, as well as senior (now retired) military leaders Judge Blackett and Gen Sir Nick Parker

[Camilla Molyneux @CZMolyneux]

Another very important investigation by @BBCPanorama @HannahOGrady

Col Oliver Lee, Commander of Royal Marines in Helmand, 2011 has called for a public inquiry, stating that the “military find it very difficult to look at serious failure in the chain of command”.

[BBC Panorama @BBCPanorama]

#BBCPanorama SAS Death Squads Exposed: A British War Crime?

On @BBCOne now

https://t.co/qeZPaqRAO7

[Camilla Molyneux @CZMolyneux]

As allegations of unlawful conduct by special forces again come to the forefront, unveiling significant concerns about their conduct within the military itself at the time, an independent, well resourced investigation that has access to all evidence seems entirely appropriate.