2019 – Obote-Odora

Challenges of Addressing Acts of Terrorism in Non-International Armed Conflicts

Introduction The international community, under both the League of Nations and the United Nations, have historically found it problematic to reach a consensus position on legal definition of terrorism. In…

Alexodora December 26, 2019

Articles

Non-State Armed Groups in Africa: What are their legal status and obligations?

International and non-international armed conflicts have been fought, intermittently, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), since 1997. A number of African States joined the armed conflicts, fighting on either…

Alexodora December 7, 2019

Essays

Dictators Who Murder Their Own People Should be Brought to Justice

“The doctrine of command responsibility is ultimately predicated upon the power of the superior to control the acts of his subordinates” Celebici Appeal Judgement[1] Introduction A shrinking concept of state…

Alexodora October 25, 2019

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About the Site Website The website addresses the question of Power and Justice in the context of contemporary international law. In pursuit of that objective, my main area of interests…

Alexodora October 22, 2019

Articles

Defining International Terrorism

Introduction Political terrorism is generally understood as the use of terror to achieve political objectives. The terror strategies and tactics include kidnapping or murder of politicians and industrialists, hijacking or…

Alexodora October 16, 2019

Essays

Freedom of Expression in Armed Conflict Situations

Goebbels was in favour of free speech for views he liked. So was Stalin. If you’re really in favour of free speech, then you’re in favour of speech for precisely…

Alexodora October 8, 2019

Commentary

Doctrine of Military Necessity and Role of Religious Institutions: A Commentary

“The ‘Principle of Military Necessity’ permits measures which are actually necessary to accomplish a legitimate military purpose and are not otherwise prohibited by International Humanitarian Law” International Committee of the…

Alexodora October 3, 2019

Commentary

Guilty Plea Negotiations for Serious Crimes: Lessons Learnt from the ICTR

Introduction Plea negotiations are a common practice in international criminal prosecutions. The practice is also common in many national jurisdictions. Accused person may choose to plead guilty, in many cases,…

Alexodora October 1, 2019

Commentary

Drone Warfare and Disproportionate Civilian Deaths: A Commentary

1. Introduction The use of drones (or unmanned aerial vehicles –UAVs) is a dangerous weapon of choice for the developed countries, particularly the United States of America, the United Kingdom…

Alexodora September 20, 2019

Articles

Defining International Terrorism

1. Introduction Political terrorism is generally understood as the use of terror to achieve political objectives. The terror strategies and tactics include kidnapping or murder of politicians and industrialists, hijacking…

Alexodora September 17, 2019