Sahr Muhammedally

Tweets on urban war, civilian protection, emerging tech, climate change, human rights. MENA, Afghanistan. Views are my own.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

#urbanwar is the hardest. Civilians are bearing brunt of the conflict. Militaries need appropriate policies, capabilities & training. This paper contributes to discussions on minimizing #civilianharm in #urbanwar (incl. disinfo, cyber, AI) https://t.co/Kxj2jztOHz

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@ishaantharoor @washingtonpost A huge loss. Thank you for your insightful analysis.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

It’s over. The Syrian people have defeated Assad. All those debates on protecting civilians and the world watched the horrors—torture, mass killings, starvation, use of chemical weapons. Tough road ahead. But today the Syrian people can breathe as the tyranny of Assad is over.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@40ID_DeputyCG Congratulations. Its been a privilege to get to know you.

[Aditi Malhotra @aditi_malhotra_]

Are you as excited as we are about the upcoming Canadian Army Journal focusing on urban warfare? Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come! Stay tuned for updates. #CanadianArmyJournal @JaysonGeroux @Flit_BruceR @NickBrownCPA @CPapuschak @Sahrmally @antbruceking @Stu_Lyle @AmosFox6

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@JacobStoil Tech has advanced a lot. No GBU-39s back in 2003. Policy has also changed based on key learning.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@JacobStoil There are new approaches, policy frameworks, tech innovation, training, including applying LL, and adapting to LSCO underway.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@AndrewBellUS @nytimes @JPR_journal Congrats Andrew. Such important work.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@NathanThrall Congrats.

[ICRC @ICRC]

International Humanitarian Law is clear: Civilians and civilian objects must be spared.

Even wars have limits.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

Critical work by @airwars

[Airwars @airwars]

In collaboration with @thetimes we provide a window into the scale of loss in Gaza since October.

To date we have identified hundreds of families killed together in single strikes.

https://t.co/eP3M56KzeR

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@clevelandICJ Congratulations!!

[ICRC @ICRC]

Under International Humanitarian Law the principle is clear: Hospitals are protected, because of their life-saving function for wounded & sick.

Yes, they can lose their protection, but this is not a free license to attack.

@CDroegeICRC, ICRC Chief Legal Officer, explains 👇

[Elvina Pothelet @ElvinaPothelet]

What does the ICRC do in #Israel & the occupied territories? Why does the ICRC speak to #Hamas? What does IHL say about hostage taking? About sieges? What is the status of #Gaza?
The #ICRC answers frequently asked questions about its work and #IHL.

https://t.co/mcfooMJRts

[Jayson Geroux @JaysonGeroux]

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The @WarInstitute reboots a previous but still timely @SpencerGuard podcast with guest @Sahrmally on civilian harm mitigation/protection in urban warfare.
https://t.co/GRdFZvnYHK

[Jayson Geroux @JaysonGeroux]

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Due to its 79th anniversary being today the @ArmyUPress has released its 1-hour documentary on the urban Battle of the Warsaw Uprising (01 August-02 October 1944). Included in the documentary are many urban warfare lessons that remain pertinent to this day.

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

Excellent reporting by @Alissanyt on the #climate crisis in #Iraq, including implications on community cohesion as well as #civilianprotection. My former colleague @JLesserRoy wrote an excellent report highlighting these challenges with recommendations. https://t.co/72wqrSP1BZ

[New York Times World @nytimesworld]

So little water remains in some villages near the Euphrates River that families are dismantling their homes, brick by brick, piling them into pickup trucks — window frames, doors and all — and driving away. https://t.co/6OaTAQlJvV

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

It's unbelievable. This is what we experienced today. N95 masks back in use.

[NWS New York NY @NWSNewYorkNY]

Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline.

Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible.

More: https://t.co/ChRuWv7X6E

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@CivCenter Go @CivCenter UN Team!!!

[Sahr Muhammedally @Sahrmally]

@AmosFox6 @AmosFox6 adding to my reading for the weekend.