On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the United States announced its decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Zelenskyy thanked the US for its decision and called these landmines essential for stopping Russian assaults, clearly indicating the intention to use these anti-personnel mines during the conflict. However, while the announcement was met with approval from Ukrainian officials, it also sparked criticism from numerous non-governmental organizations, which highlighted the grave humanitarian consequences associated with the use of anti-personnel landmines. These critics underscored the indiscriminate nature of such weapons and their potential to inflict enduring harm on civilian populations.
The Long-Awaited Election of a Judge to the ECtHR in Respect of Poland – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro
The year 2024 has been of significant electoral importance, not only in various countries but also for the judges at the ECtHR. While 5 judges are elected each year on average, no fewer than 15 judges were supposed to be elected in 2024 (see here, § 65), with 10 ultimately elected, including one from Poland. … Read more
