Mark Kersten
@markkersten.bsky.social
Work in human rights, international criminal law, and accountability for mass atrocities - in Canada and around the world.
Professor and advocate.
www.markkersten.com
Professor and advocate.
www.markkersten.com
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Mark Kersten
@markkersten.bsky.social
· Aug 2
Now available for all to read, open access and free, at JiC.
To understand Genocide in Gaza and elsewhere, we need to talk about it as a process not an event: justiceinconflict.org/2025/08/02/t...
To understand Genocide in Gaza and elsewhere, we need to talk about it as a process not an event: justiceinconflict.org/2025/08/02/t...
Trump hasn't killed international law.
He's simply demonstrated - loudly and repeatedly - why we nee dit and why the rest of the world must hold onto it for dear life.
www.theguardian.com/law/ng-inter...
He's simply demonstrated - loudly and repeatedly - why we nee dit and why the rest of the world must hold onto it for dear life.
www.theguardian.com/law/ng-inter...
Into the void: how Trump killed international law
The rules-based global order, its institutions and value system face a crisis of legitimacy and credibility as the US turns away
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trump hasn't killed international law.
He's simply demonstrated - loudly and repeatedly - why we nee dit and why the rest of the world must hold onto it for dear life.
www.theguardian.com/law/ng-inter...
He's simply demonstrated - loudly and repeatedly - why we nee dit and why the rest of the world must hold onto it for dear life.
www.theguardian.com/law/ng-inter...
Canada must stop merely condemning atrocities & annexation efforts by Israel & start implementing actual consequences: sanctioning those responsible, supporting #ICC warrants for them, & making it clear to anyone in 🇨🇦 that owning settlement property is illegal www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Canada joins other countries in condemning Israel’s West Bank settlement plan
Group including Britain, Germany and France issue statement opposing Israeli cabinet’s approval of 19 new settlements
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Canada must stop merely condemning atrocities & annexation efforts by Israel & start implementing actual consequences: sanctioning those responsible, supporting #ICC warrants for them, & making it clear to anyone in 🇨🇦 that owning settlement property is illegal www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Law not war.
Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice alleging Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Belgium joins Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, & Colombia on the case. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202... #ICJ
Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice alleging Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Belgium joins Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, & Colombia on the case. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202... #ICJ
Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined case in The Hague.
www.aljazeera.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Law not war.
Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice alleging Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Belgium joins Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, & Colombia on the case. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202... #ICJ
Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice alleging Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Belgium joins Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, & Colombia on the case. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202... #ICJ
This will only encourage more people to watch it, lol.
CBS News issues takedown orders for axed ‘60 Minutes’ story after it ‘mistakenly’ aired on Global app
CBS News issues takedown orders for axed ‘60 Minutes’ story after it ‘mistakenly’ aired on Global app
“On Monday, our Canadian broadcast partner, Global TV, mistakenly published on its app the “Inside CECOT” segment that CBS News decided to delay for a future broadcast,” said a CBS News representative in a statem
www.thestar.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This will only encourage more people to watch it, lol.
Reposted by Mark Kersten
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December 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
the days are getting longer the days are getting longer the days are getting longer
"Justice does not simply conclude. It evolves, lingers, droops, stoops, shoots, and takes new forms."
Thoughtful and important post on the legacy and after-lives of international tribunals, by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean, & Mark Drumbl, at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/22/a...
Thoughtful and important post on the legacy and after-lives of international tribunals, by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean, & Mark Drumbl, at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/22/a...
After the Trial Ends: Why Residual Mechanisms Deserve Our Attention
The following is a guest-post on the afterlife of international criminal tribunals, written by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean and Mark Drumbl. Maria is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean,…
justiceinconflict.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"Justice does not simply conclude. It evolves, lingers, droops, stoops, shoots, and takes new forms."
Thoughtful and important post on the legacy and after-lives of international tribunals, by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean, & Mark Drumbl, at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/22/a...
Thoughtful and important post on the legacy and after-lives of international tribunals, by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean, & Mark Drumbl, at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/22/a...
After the Trial Ends: Why Residual Mechanisms Deserve Our Attention
The following is a guest-post on the afterlife of international criminal tribunals, written by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean and Mark Drumbl. Maria is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement…
The following is a guest-post on the afterlife of international criminal tribunals, written by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean and Mark Drumbl. Maria is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement…
After the Trial Ends: Why Residual Mechanisms Deserve Our Attention
The following is a guest-post on the afterlife of international criminal tribunals, written by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean and Mark Drumbl. Maria is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement in the La Trobe Law School. Rachel is a Senior Lecturer and the Associate Dean (Student Life) at the University of Sydney School of Law.
justiceinconflict.org
December 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
After the Trial Ends: Why Residual Mechanisms Deserve Our Attention
The following is a guest-post on the afterlife of international criminal tribunals, written by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean and Mark Drumbl. Maria is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement…
The following is a guest-post on the afterlife of international criminal tribunals, written by Maria Elander, Rachel Killean and Mark Drumbl. Maria is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement…
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand summoned Israel’s ambassador to explain why a delegation of Canadian members of Parliament was refused entry to the West Bank earlier this week. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Anand summoned Israel’s envoy to explain turning away of MPs at West Bank border post
Delegation of about 30 Canadians, including six MPs, was denied entry by Israeli authorities on Tuesday
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand summoned Israel’s ambassador to explain why a delegation of Canadian members of Parliament was refused entry to the West Bank earlier this week. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Agreed: which is why their play is to not only attempt to destroy the #ICC but to coerce states into amending the Rome Statute in order to grant themselves impunity.
They could not make themselves look more guilty.
They could not make themselves look more guilty.
The thing is that Trump, Vance, Rubio, et al. also absolutely know the Court has jurisdiction over US nationals for crimes with elements on the territory of ICC States Parties, and they are absolutely terrified by it
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
December 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Agreed: which is why their play is to not only attempt to destroy the #ICC but to coerce states into amending the Rome Statute in order to grant themselves impunity.
They could not make themselves look more guilty.
They could not make themselves look more guilty.
Inordinate wealth is generated upon the slaughter and destruction of people around the world.
We must find ways to displace greed and death in favour of value and life.
Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024: www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
We must find ways to displace greed and death in favour of value and life.
Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024: www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024
Israel's defence exports increased 13 percent in 2024 compared with the previous year to a record of almost $15bn.
www.aljazeera.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Inordinate wealth is generated upon the slaughter and destruction of people around the world.
We must find ways to displace greed and death in favour of value and life.
Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024: www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
We must find ways to displace greed and death in favour of value and life.
Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024: www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
December 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Good on Norway to only on express support for the #ICC, but name the US as the source of threats against the Court and rule of law 👇
That may seem obvious, but this isn't something Canada has done.
Do we have the will and principles to do so, @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social?
That may seem obvious, but this isn't something Canada has done.
Do we have the will and principles to do so, @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social?
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Good on Norway to only on express support for the #ICC, but name the US as the source of threats against the Court and rule of law 👇
That may seem obvious, but this isn't something Canada has done.
Do we have the will and principles to do so, @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social?
That may seem obvious, but this isn't something Canada has done.
Do we have the will and principles to do so, @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social?
"Gains are fragile, perilously so."
He said 1.6 million people in Gaza, more than 75% of the population, are projected to face "extreme levels of acute food insecurity and critical malnutrition risks." - @antonioguterres www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea... #Gaza
He said 1.6 million people in Gaza, more than 75% of the population, are projected to face "extreme levels of acute food insecurity and critical malnutrition risks." - @antonioguterres www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea... #Gaza
UN chief warns Gaza hunger gains are 'fragile' as 1.6M still face extreme food insecurity
On Israeli refusal to move forward with phase 2 of Gaza truce plan, Antonio Guterres says there should be no 'pretext' to avoiding progress in ceasefire - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
December 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"Gains are fragile, perilously so."
He said 1.6 million people in Gaza, more than 75% of the population, are projected to face "extreme levels of acute food insecurity and critical malnutrition risks." - @antonioguterres www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea... #Gaza
He said 1.6 million people in Gaza, more than 75% of the population, are projected to face "extreme levels of acute food insecurity and critical malnutrition risks." - @antonioguterres www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea... #Gaza
Reposted by Mark Kersten
The #ICJ will hear the case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya from January 12-29, the first time the ICJ considers a genocide in a decade & one that will set precedents for South Africa’s case against Israel over the war in Gaza: www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
World Court to hear Myanmar genocide case in January
The International Court of Justice will hear a landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its minority Muslim group, the Rohingya, on January 12-29, the United Nations' top court sa...
www.reuters.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The #ICJ will hear the case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya from January 12-29, the first time the ICJ considers a genocide in a decade & one that will set precedents for South Africa’s case against Israel over the war in Gaza: www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
World Court to hear Myanmar genocide case in January
The International Court of Justice will hear a landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its minority Muslim group, the Rohingya, on January 12-29, the United Nations' top court sa...
www.reuters.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The #ICJ will hear the case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya from January 12-29, the first time the ICJ considers a genocide in a decade & one that will set precedents for South Africa’s case against Israel over the war in Gaza: www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Reposted by Mark Kersten
Canadian authorities are busier than ever in identifying suspected perpetrators of international rimes. Yet Canada continues to deport perpetrators without any guarantee that they’ll be subsequently held accountable.
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
More of the same, or changes on the way? For the first time in a decade, the Canadian War Crimes Program sheds light on what it has been up to.
People in Gaza flee ongoing violence (Photo: Reuters) Atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine raise a question: do people in countries far away, like Canada, have a role in addressing the suffering …
justiceinconflict.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Canadian authorities are busier than ever in identifying suspected perpetrators of international rimes. Yet Canada continues to deport perpetrators without any guarantee that they’ll be subsequently held accountable.
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had urged leaders to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets but Belgium, where the vast bulk of the cash is held, demanded guarantees on sharing liability that proved too much for other countries.” www.bbc.com/news/article... #Ukraine
EU leaders to loan €90bn to Ukraine - but fail to agree on using Russian assets
Ukrainian had wanted the EU to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets but Belgium opposed the move.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had urged leaders to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets but Belgium, where the vast bulk of the cash is held, demanded guarantees on sharing liability that proved too much for other countries.” www.bbc.com/news/article... #Ukraine
Very good to see this.
Canadian leaders, like Ambassador Rae, should be able to call a spade a spade.
It's low hanging fruit. This #ICC is a court we helped build & claim to support. Those under attack by Trump are good people and include our own citizens.
With wings back, let it fly, Mr. Rae.
Canadian leaders, like Ambassador Rae, should be able to call a spade a spade.
It's low hanging fruit. This #ICC is a court we helped build & claim to support. Those under attack by Trump are good people and include our own citizens.
With wings back, let it fly, Mr. Rae.
December 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Very good to see this.
Canadian leaders, like Ambassador Rae, should be able to call a spade a spade.
It's low hanging fruit. This #ICC is a court we helped build & claim to support. Those under attack by Trump are good people and include our own citizens.
With wings back, let it fly, Mr. Rae.
Canadian leaders, like Ambassador Rae, should be able to call a spade a spade.
It's low hanging fruit. This #ICC is a court we helped build & claim to support. Those under attack by Trump are good people and include our own citizens.
With wings back, let it fly, Mr. Rae.
"We continue to express our concerns about deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong."
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, increasing pressure on China www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... #FreeJimmyLai
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, increasing pressure on China www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... #FreeJimmyLai
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, increasing pressure on China
G7 foreign ministers raise concerns over deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"We continue to express our concerns about deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong."
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, increasing pressure on China www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... #FreeJimmyLai
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, increasing pressure on China www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... #FreeJimmyLai
For too many, war and war crimes are lucrative. Addressing their greed can deter atrocities.
Gold & oil are stoking Africa’s worst wars, report says: theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
For more, see my article Linking Transnational Organized & International Crimes: brill.com/view/journal...
Gold & oil are stoking Africa’s worst wars, report says: theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
For more, see my article Linking Transnational Organized & International Crimes: brill.com/view/journal...
Gold and oil are stoking Africa’s worst wars, report says
Wars in Sudan, Congo and the Sahel region are all heavily influenced by control of key resources
theglobeandmail.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
For too many, war and war crimes are lucrative. Addressing their greed can deter atrocities.
Gold & oil are stoking Africa’s worst wars, report says: theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
For more, see my article Linking Transnational Organized & International Crimes: brill.com/view/journal...
Gold & oil are stoking Africa’s worst wars, report says: theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
For more, see my article Linking Transnational Organized & International Crimes: brill.com/view/journal...
Congratulations to my friend and human rights champion @alexneve.bsky.social on his appointment to members of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela!
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... #HumanRights #Venezuela
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... #HumanRights #Venezuela
Human Rights Council President appoints Members of the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela
GENEVA - The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Jürg Lauber (Switzerland), has appointed Alex Neve (Canada) and Maria Eloisa Quintero (Argentina/Mexico) to serve as members of the Indep...
www.ohchr.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Congratulations to my friend and human rights champion @alexneve.bsky.social on his appointment to members of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela!
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... #HumanRights #Venezuela
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... #HumanRights #Venezuela
Canadian authorities are busier than ever in identifying suspected perpetrators of international rimes. Yet Canada continues to deport perpetrators without any guarantee that they’ll be subsequently held accountable.
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
More of the same, or changes on the way? For the first time in a decade, the Canadian War Crimes Program sheds light on what it has been up to.
People in Gaza flee ongoing violence (Photo: Reuters) Atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine raise a question: do people in countries far away, like Canada, have a role in addressing the suffering …
justiceinconflict.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Canadian authorities are busier than ever in identifying suspected perpetrators of international rimes. Yet Canada continues to deport perpetrators without any guarantee that they’ll be subsequently held accountable.
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
My latest at JiC: justiceinconflict.org/2025/12/18/m... #cdnpoli
More of the same, or changes on the way? For the first time in a decade, the Canadian War Crimes Program sheds light on what it has been up to.
People in Gaza flee ongoing violence (Photo: Reuters) Atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine raise a question: do people in countries far away, like…
People in Gaza flee ongoing violence (Photo: Reuters) Atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine raise a question: do people in countries far away, like…
More of the same, or changes on the way? For the first time in a decade, the Canadian War Crimes Program sheds light on what it has been up to.
People in Gaza flee ongoing violence (Photo: Reuters) Atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine raise a question: do people in countries far away, like Canada, have a role in addressing the suffering of others? While these conflicts can appear remote, affecting only distant strangers, the horrors they produce increase the chances that not only victims, but also perpetrators, seek to enter Canada.
justiceinconflict.org
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
More of the same, or changes on the way? For the first time in a decade, the Canadian War Crimes Program sheds light on what it has been up to.
People in Gaza flee ongoing violence (Photo: Reuters) Atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine raise a question: do people in countries far away, like…
People in Gaza flee ongoing violence (Photo: Reuters) Atrocities in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine raise a question: do people in countries far away, like…
Reposted by Mark Kersten
Ru is like a mobster benefiting from habeas corpus and vigorously defending himself in court, while at the same time trying to bribe the prosecutors or whack the judge.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets
Exclusive: Key figures at frozen assets depository among targets of intimidation campaign, say European intelligence agencies
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Ru is like a mobster benefiting from habeas corpus and vigorously defending himself in court, while at the same time trying to bribe the prosecutors or whack the judge.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
"Take your anger and… just spread happiness and love and memory for my lovely niece. I hope maybe she's an angel now. Maybe she [will] send some good vibes to the world."
'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bondi Beach shooting: 'Maybe she's an angel now', says aunt of 10-year-old victim
Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.
www.bbc.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:33 AM
"Take your anger and… just spread happiness and love and memory for my lovely niece. I hope maybe she's an angel now. Maybe she [will] send some good vibes to the world."
'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim www.bbc.com/news/article...