UN rights expert calls for civilian protection as fighting escalates between military and armed groups

As the number of armed conflicts continues to rise globally, so, too, does civilian harm, resulting in the highest number of displaced persons and…

When U.S. military actions abroad harm civilian populations, making amends should focus primarily on fulfilling the needs and wants of affected civilians via ex gratia…

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) has caused significant harm to civilian populations. Beyond individual deaths and injuries, explosive weapons cause indirect and reverberating effects, such as psychological…

It is impossible to fully prevent displacement in armed conflict, particularly when military operations are carried out in populated areas. People’s safest option may be to flee areas where active fighting…