Drawing on lessons from the US and the Netherlands, the report provides concrete recommendations to the UK government and MoD and urges immediate action.

Civilian protection is scattered across a patchwork of ad hoc policies, doctrines, and operational practices, containing promising elements but leaving significant gaps.

The first post is out now. As sectarian violence escalates in the south and Israeli strikes hit Damascus, the protection + inclusion of all communities in Syria’s political transition remain vital. What does a rights-based path forward mean for Palestinians in Syria?

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And recommendations for stronger parliamentary oversight of UK Special Forces here: www.ceasefire.org/wp-content/u...

An overview of the UK's practice of investigating civilian harm in Afghanistan can be found in Ceasefire's 2024 report: www.ceasefire.org/wp-content/u...

In a moment of grave instability in the region, democratic accountability is essential. The constitutional convention to consult Parliament on the decision to go to war cannot be pushed aside.

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