Serious violations of international humanitarian law constitute war crimes, which include the use of prohibited weapons, sexual violence, enlisting children as soldiers under the age of 15, and attacks on civilians, among others. International tribunals, like the International Criminal Court, have been established to prosecute war criminals and end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Our guests speakers will discuss recent examinations opened into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Program
6:00 pm Introduction Sophie Lemière, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies European University Institute and NYU Florence
6.05 Judging War Crime: Current Examinations in Iraq and Afghanistan Nema Milaninia, Office of Prosecutor, International Criminal Court, The Hague Mohammad Musa Mahmodi, Executive Director, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission Moderated by Sophie Lemière
