We’re Loosening the Rules for Killing. This Won’t End Well.
CIVIC Director of US Program Dan Mahanty discusses the dangers of the proposed changes in counterterrorism policy in an op-ed…
Future Challenges to Respecting International Humanitarian Law
Despite the challenges in current conflicts, armed actors can be successful in respecting international humanitarian law.
Look How We’ve Grown!
We’re so pleased to announce that today is the official launch of our new website! We’re extremely proud of the…
US Week in Review – Oct 24, 2017
Local monitors estimate that at least 1,800 civilians were killed during the Raqqa offensive. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported a civilian death toll of 1,854, including 1,058 killed in Coalition airstrikes.
Strengthening the protection of civilians: 2018-2020
Federico Borello, Executive Director of Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), today announced the creation of a new position, Senior…
US Week in Review – Oct 16, 2017
Coalition airstrikes intensified ahead of the final assault, with seventy-five strikes hitting Raqqa between October 7 and 8. Despite a decrease in Coalition airstrikes on October 9 with zero reported strikes and on October 10 with five reported strikes, intensified airstrikes on Raqqa continued on October 11. The Coalition’s air raids have taken a severe toll on civilians in Raqqa.
CIVIC’s MENA Director Addresses UN Committee on Explosive Weapons in Cities
CIVIC’s Sahr Muhammedally delivered a statement from the International Network on Explosive Weapons to the UN General Assembly’s First Committee on…
US Week in Review – Oct 10, 2017
In Afghanistan, the U.S. dropped more bombs and missiles in September than in any other month for nearly seven years; already in 2017, the U.S. has carried out more airstrikes than during 2015 and 2016 combined.
Should We Ignore Human Rights Violations for the Sake of International Cooperation?
In the decades since wars broke out across the sub-Saharan region, the international community has sought to recruit national militaries…