OHCHR Warns of Possible Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Amid Massive Civilian Toll

A new report issued by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) paints a devastating picture of the escalating conflict in Lebanon, documenting widespread civilian casualties, mass displacement, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and conduct...

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The Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction

History The Convention was concluded by the Diplomatic Conference on an International Total Ban on Anti-Personnel Land Mines at Oslo on 18...

Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: A Framework for Accountability and Prevention

  LEGAL FRAMEWORK Torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment are each prohibited under international human rights law. The prohibition is absolute...

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