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The Uphill Road to Peace Negotiations in Myanmar

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The Uphill Road to Peace Negotiations in Myanmar

January 16, 2023 05:38:48 pm

On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military ousted the nation’s democratically elected government. Almost two years on, conflict continues to plague Myanmar and its citizens. In some parts of the country, a handful of groups have taken up arms. Most notably, the Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs), the People Defense Forces (PDF), an insurgent group supported by [...]

ICC Defense Staff Deserve Better

ICC Defense Staff Deserve Better

December 12, 2022 09:00:40 am

I remember when Michelle (name changed to protect identity) got the email. She yelled out, “What?! This is so unfair! I’m writing to CSS right now!” CSS is the Counsel Support Section of the Registry at the International Criminal Court (ICC). One of CSS’s responsibilities is approving the budget and appointments of defense teams who [...]

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