Category Archives: Europe

Universal Jurisdiction in Germany: The FDLR Trial in Stuttgart

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Last week I wrote a post on the role of universal jurisdiction in dealing with atrocities committed during armed conflicts or dictatorships. The idea of universal jurisdiction is grounded in the notion that there are some norms in public international … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimes against humanity, Democratic Republic of Congo, Europe, France, Germany, International Criminal Court (ICC) | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

France and Italy Call for Closed EU Border: An Abrogration of Moral Responsibility

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Readers of Justice in Conflict will know that the posts rarely, if ever, step out of the bounds of issues concerning transitional justice and conflict resolution. Sometimes, however, issues that aren’t directly related to either are so morally outrageous that … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Union (EU), France, Immigration, Italy | 3 Comments

Thaci, accused of Human Organ-Trafficking, becomes PM of Kosovo

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Hashim Thaci, a man who was linked to charges of corruption and the trafficking of human organs, has been  elected as PM of Kosovo by an overwhelming majority. Thaci was a key political leader for the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) … Continue reading →

Posted in Balkans, Europe, Humour, Kosovo | Leave a comment

Saying We’re Sorry: Historical Justice, Katyn, Canada and Rwanda

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Overcoming the injustices of the past does not come easy. In Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere, Aboriginal peoples have sought a sense of justice with greater political representation and protection of their traditions after colonial brutality. With the support … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologies, Armenia, Cambodia, Canada, Europe, Historical Justice, Poland, Turkey | 2 Comments