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  • Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on March 1, 2026. (Photo: picture alliance / Middle East Images | Fariba)
    • Interview
    German legal expert Kai Ambos on Iran war

    "International law is not a suggestion"

    The attack on Iran by the US and Israel violates the UN Charter, says Kai Ambos. He argues that European powers cannot preach a rules-based order while failing to denounce clear violations, and warns of a slide towards global lawlessness.

    By Stefan Reinecke 04.03.2026
  • Women in traditional Eritrean clothing hold up signs reading: "Stop Criminal Human Trafficking Network"
    Migrant exploitation in Libya

    Landmark trafficking trial nears verdict

    Judges are set to deliver a verdict in the case of an Eritrean man accused of extorting migrants in Libya. The first alleged leader of such a network to appear in a European court, the case reveals the inner workings of transnational trafficking.

    By Margherita Capacci 23.01.2026
  • Funeral procession with coffins draped in Iranian flags, strewn with rose petals.
    • Interview
    Iran and Israel

    "A war of extremisms"

    Both Israel and Iran are driven by dangerous forms of fundamentalism, says former IAEA analyst Behrooz Bayat. He explains how close Tehran is to developing a nuclear bomb and the logic behind Israel's attacks.

    By Yasmin Khalifa 19.06.2025
  • Ein Mann mit Baseballcap trägt einen Sack Mehl und küsst ihn.
    Abu Shabab in Gaza

    A militia under Netanyahu's control

    An armed group is making headlines in Gaza. Led by Abu Shabab, the militia stands accused of looting aid and attacking starving civilians, while enjoying quiet backing from Israel as a means to undermine Hamas.

    By Karim El-Gawhary 12.06.2025
  • The International Criminal Court in The Hague against a blue sky.
    ICC arrest warrants

    What the Netanyahu warrant tells us about international law

    Arrest warrants issued against Israeli leaders are putting international law to the test. Do Western states only support UN courts when it serves their interests? Can the "principle of universal jurisdiction" save international criminal justice?

    By Hannah El-Hitami 19.12.2024

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