Exciting news! The 2024 FIAE IHL Moot Court Competition registration is now open. The Moot is organized by @FirInitiative in collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Faculty of Law. Universities, register at https://t.co/8rLZtp4P0V. #HumanitarianLaw#MootCourt#Legal
The @CIJ_ICJ is scheduled to give its orders on request for provisional measures in the case #southafrica v #Israel this Fri. 26th Jan. We will digest the case on Sat. 27th Jan. with guests @KimanidKimani & @HemedSwaleh. Join us at 1pm (GMT +3) register at https://t.co/wt9Z364x8p
Join Prof. Dr. Manuel Brunner & Patrick Muema Mumo on 9/24 3pm EAT for a virtual discussion on "Military coups in Africa: killer of democracy or blessing in disguise?" Get insights into coup causes, impacts & more. RSVP: [https://t.co/512rCQ7CIk] #Africa#democracy
The 2023 FIS International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition has officially began. You can rewatch the opening ceremony here
https://t.co/BAJ7PfgM13
With the Ongoing #SudanConflict, @HemedSwaleh looks at the conflict through the prism of International Humanitarian Law. He provides an analysis of how IHL applies and why the conflict should be classified as a Non-International Armed Conflict. Read more https://t.co/uWxsuwtLh6
#FISIHLMoot Do not forget: The deadline for submitting your written memorials is 30th April 2023 - 23:59:59 (East African Standard time)!
We will only consider memorials submitted via the submission portal on the moot website.
We stand in solidarity with our fellow organizations and personnel who have been affected by these attacks and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that they are able to carry out their vital work in a safe and secure environment. 4/4
FIS is deeply concerned abt the ongoing attacks against organizations operating in Sudan. Such attacks not only jeopardize the safety & security of the personnel, but also impede their ability to provide much-needed humanitarian & dev’t assistance to the affected communities. 1/4
We urge all parties to allow them to carry out their work without fear of intimidation or harm, so that we can all continue to provide life-saving assistance to those who need it most. 3/4
Our organization remains committed to supporting efforts towards peace and stability in Sudan and the whole of Africa, and we stand ready to provide any assistance that may be required to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict. 4/4
FIS strongly condemns the ongoing violence and fighting by Rival Army Groups in Sudan. We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to engage in constructive dialogue and negotiations towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict. 1/4
We urge all parties to respect the principles of international humanitarian law and human rights, and to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. 3/4
Amidst all the turmoil & division in our world today, it's easy to forget the importance of peace. Let's take a moment 2 reflect on the power of coming 2gether & working 2wards common goals. Let's strive 4 unity & understanding, & commit 2 creating a better future for all. #peace