Mark Lattimer
@mglattimer.bsky.social
Exec Director, Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights
War, justice, #civilianrights
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Historic verdict: Roger Lumbala is found guilty of crimes against humanity in DR Congo..
Congratulations to all who made this happen - particularly to @mglattimer.bsky.social
Congratulations to all who made this happen - particularly to @mglattimer.bsky.social
🚨 Verdict historique dans l’affaire Roger Lumbala !
La cour d’assises de Paris l’a reconnu coupable de complicité de crimes contre l’humanité commis en RDC (2002–2003), en application de la compétence universelle.
Une avancée pour les survivant·es et la lutte contre l’impunité.
🔗 urlr.me/bc2hGs
La cour d’assises de Paris l’a reconnu coupable de complicité de crimes contre l’humanité commis en RDC (2002–2003), en application de la compétence universelle.
Une avancée pour les survivant·es et la lutte contre l’impunité.
🔗 urlr.me/bc2hGs
Le verdict historique rendu à l'encontre d'un ancien ministre congolais met fin à des décennies d'impunité - TRIAL International
Roger Lumbala est reconnu coupable de complicité de crimes contre l’Humanité Paris, France 15 décembre 2025 – La décision historique de condamner l’ancien ministre congolais Roger Lumbala marque un to...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Historic verdict: Roger Lumbala is found guilty of crimes against humanity in DR Congo..
Congratulations to all who made this happen - particularly to @mglattimer.bsky.social
Congratulations to all who made this happen - particularly to @mglattimer.bsky.social
Good that the PM has intervened, but he is only repeating a threat that was first made by the UK gov 6 months ago.
Now is the time for action.
#reparations #Ukraine
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Now is the time for action.
#reparations #Ukraine
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Good that the PM has intervened, but he is only repeating a threat that was first made by the UK gov 6 months ago.
Now is the time for action.
#reparations #Ukraine
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Now is the time for action.
#reparations #Ukraine
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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BREAKING 📣 Congolese warlord Roger Lumbala was convicted today for complicity in crimes against humanity committed during the Second #Congo War.
Minority Rights Group welcomes this decision to convict as a historic turning point for the #indigenous Bambuti.
Minority Rights Group welcomes this decision to convict as a historic turning point for the #indigenous Bambuti.
December 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
BREAKING 📣 Congolese warlord Roger Lumbala was convicted today for complicity in crimes against humanity committed during the Second #Congo War.
Minority Rights Group welcomes this decision to convict as a historic turning point for the #indigenous Bambuti.
Minority Rights Group welcomes this decision to convict as a historic turning point for the #indigenous Bambuti.
BREAKING: Roger Lumbala found guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity
and sentenced to 30 years for operation Effacer le tableau in eastern Congo, just now at Cour d’Assises in Paris.
@minorityrights.bsky.social
and sentenced to 30 years for operation Effacer le tableau in eastern Congo, just now at Cour d’Assises in Paris.
@minorityrights.bsky.social
Crimes contre l’humanité en RDC : réclusion à perpétuité requise contre Roger Lumbala, ex-chef de guerre congolais
Crimes contre l’humanité en RDC : réclusion à perpétuité requise contre Roger Lumbala, ex-chef de guerre congolais
Jugé à Paris pour complicité des crimes contre l’humanité commis par ses soldats, dont il fut «l’une des têtes pensantes» il y a près d’un quart de siècle en RDC, l’ancien rebelle de 67 ans avait refusé de comparaître lors de son procès.
www.liberation.fr
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
BREAKING: Roger Lumbala found guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity
and sentenced to 30 years for operation Effacer le tableau in eastern Congo, just now at Cour d’Assises in Paris.
@minorityrights.bsky.social
and sentenced to 30 years for operation Effacer le tableau in eastern Congo, just now at Cour d’Assises in Paris.
@minorityrights.bsky.social
Here with UN SR Francesca Albanese at @odi.global
“Absolutely Israel should pay reparations for the occupation — and those other countries who are complicit by sending arms.”
“Absolutely Israel should pay reparations for the occupation — and those other countries who are complicit by sending arms.”
December 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Here with UN SR Francesca Albanese at @odi.global
“Absolutely Israel should pay reparations for the occupation — and those other countries who are complicit by sending arms.”
“Absolutely Israel should pay reparations for the occupation — and those other countries who are complicit by sending arms.”
This is the letter received by an Iraqi family in Basra after their father was arrested. “British Forces have treated him in a good way according to the British Rules”, writes the commanding officer reassuringly.
In fact, as the officer knew very well, their father was already dead. SHORT 🧵
In fact, as the officer knew very well, their father was already dead. SHORT 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This is the letter received by an Iraqi family in Basra after their father was arrested. “British Forces have treated him in a good way according to the British Rules”, writes the commanding officer reassuringly.
In fact, as the officer knew very well, their father was already dead. SHORT 🧵
In fact, as the officer knew very well, their father was already dead. SHORT 🧵
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Afghan Inquiry publishes redacted evidence from closed hearings in 2024 involving former Special Forces members, after refusing the MoD’s request to delay release.
Newly published docs reveal the Inquiry was told UKSF leadership suppressed evidence of possible war crimes.
Newly published docs reveal the Inquiry was told UKSF leadership suppressed evidence of possible war crimes.
Special Forces heads suppressed SAS war crime evidence, inquiry hears
An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Afghan Inquiry publishes redacted evidence from closed hearings in 2024 involving former Special Forces members, after refusing the MoD’s request to delay release.
Newly published docs reveal the Inquiry was told UKSF leadership suppressed evidence of possible war crimes.
Newly published docs reveal the Inquiry was told UKSF leadership suppressed evidence of possible war crimes.
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OUT NOW: Our new report finds UK defence is ill-prepared to protect civilians from harm from UK military operations.
Full report: www.ceasefire.org/uk-defence-i...
Full report: www.ceasefire.org/uk-defence-i...
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
OUT NOW: Our new report finds UK defence is ill-prepared to protect civilians from harm from UK military operations.
Full report: www.ceasefire.org/uk-defence-i...
Full report: www.ceasefire.org/uk-defence-i...
Happening In Belfast tomorrow ⬇️
Please repost for colleagues in Northern Ireland!
Please repost for colleagues in Northern Ireland!
How can the UK prepare to protect civilians from its military actions in a volatile world?
Join us this Wednesday for the launch of our new report.
▶️ QUB Moot Court, 5 November @ 5pm
RSVP: bit.ly/4ntCRDS
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @airwars.bsky.social
Join us this Wednesday for the launch of our new report.
▶️ QUB Moot Court, 5 November @ 5pm
RSVP: bit.ly/4ntCRDS
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @airwars.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happening In Belfast tomorrow ⬇️
Please repost for colleagues in Northern Ireland!
Please repost for colleagues in Northern Ireland!
"Ukraine reserved the right to decide how to allocate resources, Ms Mudra said, adding that some would have to go towards other sectors like reconstruction and victim compensation."
At least some of the "reparations loan" should be spent on #reparations for victims.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At least some of the "reparations loan" should be spent on #reparations for victims.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
EU set to endorse deal to turn frozen Russian assets into support for Ukraine
The contentious proposal would see Kyiv receive €140bn (£121bn) worth of frozen Russian state assets currently held in Belgium.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
"Ukraine reserved the right to decide how to allocate resources, Ms Mudra said, adding that some would have to go towards other sectors like reconstruction and victim compensation."
At least some of the "reparations loan" should be spent on #reparations for victims.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At least some of the "reparations loan" should be spent on #reparations for victims.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Crushing opinion on Israel’s obligations just dropped from Intl Court of Justice. In findings that rely heavily on IHL, ICJ says that Israel’s duty under GCIV Art59 to facilitate relief schemes if the local population is inadequately supplied is *unconditional*, incl. relief provided by UNRWA.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Crushing opinion on Israel’s obligations just dropped from Intl Court of Justice. In findings that rely heavily on IHL, ICJ says that Israel’s duty under GCIV Art59 to facilitate relief schemes if the local population is inadequately supplied is *unconditional*, incl. relief provided by UNRWA.
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My latest on military necessity and humanity in the law of war, for @articlesofwar.bsky.social .
Check out the whole series, in honour of Françoise Hampson.
lieber.westpoint.edu/calibrating-...
Check out the whole series, in honour of Françoise Hampson.
lieber.westpoint.edu/calibrating-...
In Honor of Françoise Hampson - Calibrating the Balance Between Military Necessity and Humanity in LOAC Practice - Lieber Institute West Point
The relationship between humanity and military necessity in LOAC is often conceived and argued as a zero-sum game.
lieber.westpoint.edu
October 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
My latest on military necessity and humanity in the law of war, for @articlesofwar.bsky.social .
Check out the whole series, in honour of Françoise Hampson.
lieber.westpoint.edu/calibrating-...
Check out the whole series, in honour of Françoise Hampson.
lieber.westpoint.edu/calibrating-...
Over 5,000 Ukrainians have been released from Russian prisons, many in appalling condition. They need immediate support. Don't let Merz spend the reparations loan all on weapons. 🔽
As the EU considers using seized Russian assets for a reparations loan to Ukraine, GSF and allies urge that at least 2% be allocated to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and other human rights violations.
Read the full call to action here: www.globalsurvivorsfund.org/latest/artic...
Read the full call to action here: www.globalsurvivorsfund.org/latest/artic...
October 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Over 5,000 Ukrainians have been released from Russian prisons, many in appalling condition. They need immediate support. Don't let Merz spend the reparations loan all on weapons. 🔽
The British Army did this when it sent 1 Para into Derry to police a civil rights March in 1972. Twenty-six civilians were shot and it’s still causing headlines over half a century later.
#BloodySunday
#BloodySunday
Clear desire to use the US military against Americans for authoritarian theater.
“82nd is like our top tier [quick reaction force] for abroad. So it will cause a lot of headlines,” he added. ‘Probably why he wants potus to tell him to do it.’”
“82nd is like our top tier [quick reaction force] for abroad. So it will cause a lot of headlines,” he added. ‘Probably why he wants potus to tell him to do it.’”
The messages show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the possible deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, an infantry force that has dropped into combat zones in both World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
October 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The British Army did this when it sent 1 Para into Derry to police a civil rights March in 1972. Twenty-six civilians were shot and it’s still causing headlines over half a century later.
#BloodySunday
#BloodySunday
You may or may not agree with Merz that “these additional funds are solely used to finance Ukraine’s military equipment” but to argue that they should be repaid from funds Russia pays to compensate Ukraine for war damage is disingenuous & weakens the case for #reparations.
www.ft.com/content/3aac...
www.ft.com/content/3aac...
A new financial impetus for peace in Ukraine
We need the mobilisation of resources on a scale that will secure Kyiv’s military resilience
www.ft.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
You may or may not agree with Merz that “these additional funds are solely used to finance Ukraine’s military equipment” but to argue that they should be repaid from funds Russia pays to compensate Ukraine for war damage is disingenuous & weakens the case for #reparations.
www.ft.com/content/3aac...
www.ft.com/content/3aac...
If you’re at the UN Human Rights Council this Friday, join us to discuss human rights and justice in #Syria
#HRC60
With thanks to Syrians for Truth and Justice, IMPAC, Cairo Institute et al.
@ceasefirecentre.bsky.social
#HRC60
With thanks to Syrians for Truth and Justice, IMPAC, Cairo Institute et al.
@ceasefirecentre.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
If you’re at the UN Human Rights Council this Friday, join us to discuss human rights and justice in #Syria
#HRC60
With thanks to Syrians for Truth and Justice, IMPAC, Cairo Institute et al.
@ceasefirecentre.bsky.social
#HRC60
With thanks to Syrians for Truth and Justice, IMPAC, Cairo Institute et al.
@ceasefirecentre.bsky.social
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Many thanks to @justsecurity.org for publishing my short article, "Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective".
Access it below ⤵️
Access it below ⤵️
Amid calls for States to issue sanctions against Israel, @jamespsexton.bsky.social argues that such sanctions are permissible under international law, and some are even required for States to fulfill their legal obligations to prevent genocide:
www.justsecurity.org/120757/sanct...
www.justsecurity.org/120757/sanct...
Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective
An examination of proposed sanctions against Israel, the legal framework for sanctions, and States’ obligation to prevent genocide.
www.justsecurity.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Many thanks to @justsecurity.org for publishing my short article, "Sanctions against Israel: An International Law Perspective".
Access it below ⤵️
Access it below ⤵️
Ahead of the Trump-Zelensky meeting, re-upping our recent piece on why #reparations for Ukraine may be winnable in a Ukraine-Russia Deal www.lawfaremedia.org/article/repa...
Reparations May Be Within Reach in a Ukraine-Russia Deal
Historical precedent and financial leverage indicate a negotiated route to delivering reparations for civilian harm in Ukraine is possible.
www.lawfaremedia.org
August 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Ahead of the Trump-Zelensky meeting, re-upping our recent piece on why #reparations for Ukraine may be winnable in a Ukraine-Russia Deal www.lawfaremedia.org/article/repa...
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A huge thanks to Mark Lattimer (@mglattimer.bsky.social), Chantal Meloni (@chamelons.bsky.social), Brian Finucane (@bcfinucane.bsky.social), and Jake Romm (@jakeromm.bsky.social) for speaking with me for the piece, which you can read here: theintercept.com/2025/08/06/i...
An Unexpected Path to Hold War Criminals Accountable
It’s at the national courts, not the ICC or ICJ, where Palestinians have the best chance to see justice.
theintercept.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A huge thanks to Mark Lattimer (@mglattimer.bsky.social), Chantal Meloni (@chamelons.bsky.social), Brian Finucane (@bcfinucane.bsky.social), and Jake Romm (@jakeromm.bsky.social) for speaking with me for the piece, which you can read here: theintercept.com/2025/08/06/i...
Significant 🔽
If it is Israel's position that there may be starvation in Gaza but that Gazans are not being starved *intentionally*, this mirrors Israel's position with regard to civilian deaths from kinetic attacks. I wrote on the int law implications of this here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
If it is Israel's position that there may be starvation in Gaza but that Gazans are not being starved *intentionally*, this mirrors Israel's position with regard to civilian deaths from kinetic attacks. I wrote on the int law implications of this here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
July 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Significant 🔽
If it is Israel's position that there may be starvation in Gaza but that Gazans are not being starved *intentionally*, this mirrors Israel's position with regard to civilian deaths from kinetic attacks. I wrote on the int law implications of this here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
If it is Israel's position that there may be starvation in Gaza but that Gazans are not being starved *intentionally*, this mirrors Israel's position with regard to civilian deaths from kinetic attacks. I wrote on the int law implications of this here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
“…many experts in IHL argue that a fixation on a genocide verdict could be a dangerous distraction, delaying decisive action by the international community as it waits for an ICJ verdict while demonstrable crimes against humanity are allowed to continue.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jul...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jul...
‘Really cautious’: why the ICJ is delaying a Gaza genocide verdict
While civilians starve and global opinion hardens, judgment from international court may not come until 2027 – or later
www.theguardian.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
“…many experts in IHL argue that a fixation on a genocide verdict could be a dangerous distraction, delaying decisive action by the international community as it waits for an ICJ verdict while demonstrable crimes against humanity are allowed to continue.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jul...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jul...
The French ruling upholding head of state immunity is disappointing but hardly a surprise after the ICJ's ruling in the Arrest Warrant case. But that immunity doesn't cover Assad now that he is no longer head of state -- including for crimes committed while in office.
apnews.com/article/fran...
apnews.com/article/fran...
France’s highest court upholds some of Bashar Assad’s legal protections, but permits future warrants
France’s highest court has upheld some of Bashar Assad’s immunity as a former head of state. But it allowed for potential future war crime warrants against him.
apnews.com
July 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The French ruling upholding head of state immunity is disappointing but hardly a surprise after the ICJ's ruling in the Arrest Warrant case. But that immunity doesn't cover Assad now that he is no longer head of state -- including for crimes committed while in office.
apnews.com/article/fran...
apnews.com/article/fran...
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PhD funded studentship application deadline next week: Three year funded PhD studentship on #AI in war and a focus on civilian harm with 6 months working with Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights.
Check out the details here:
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Scho...
Check out the details here:
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Scho...
QUB / Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights | School of Law | Queen's University Belfast
The School of Law is delighted to announce a PhD studentship, funded as a Collaborative Studentship by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights.
www.qub.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
PhD funded studentship application deadline next week: Three year funded PhD studentship on #AI in war and a focus on civilian harm with 6 months working with Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights.
Check out the details here:
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Scho...
Check out the details here:
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Scho...
On another unspeakably grim day for Palestinians in Gaza, I talked to @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social about starvation as a war crime.
mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/qDghRd...
mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/qDghRd...
July 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On another unspeakably grim day for Palestinians in Gaza, I talked to @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social about starvation as a war crime.
mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/qDghRd...
mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/qDghRd...
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As the U.S. administration pushes for a third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Michael Raff and @mglattimer.bsky.social argue that historical precedent and financial leverage offer hope that reparations for conflict-related harm may be attainable in a future deal.
Reparations May Be Within Reach in a Ukraine-Russia Deal
Historical precedent and financial leverage indicate a negotiated route to delivering reparations for civilian harm in Ukraine is possible.
www.lawfaremedia.org
July 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
As the U.S. administration pushes for a third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Michael Raff and @mglattimer.bsky.social argue that historical precedent and financial leverage offer hope that reparations for conflict-related harm may be attainable in a future deal.