Priya Pillai
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#InternationalLaw(yer)| PhD @GVAGrad_Law @nyulaw | Yale World Fellow I @asiajcoalition @opiniojuris | Ex @ifrc @ICTYnews |Astronomy.Books| Usual caveats https://worldfellows.yale.edu/person/priya-pillai/
The upside of moving house - finding this gem! The Commentary on the 1991 ILC Draft Code of Crimes against the Peace - a precursor of the work being done towards the soon to be negotiated #CrimesAgainstHumanity treaty. #CAH More on CAH here: share.google/QIvHswVGHA2z...
Something I wrote in 2020 @opiniojuris, about the interpretation by the Human Rights Committee of the right to protest per Article 21 of the ICCPR. General Comment No. 37: Translating the “Right to Protest” in Turbulent Times - Opinio Juris share.google/FF9E7KghkXFE...
For context, Ronald Dela Rosa was the chief of police in the #Philippines, responsible for implementing Duterte's #warondrugs from 2016. It was common to see him on the news channels at that time, supporting the policy and the killings.
At Asia Justice Coalition, this is our latest contribution to the Crimes Against Humanity treaty initiative- Examination of the ILC Draft Articles on the obligation to prevent, proposing textual changes, a commentary & state positions. #CAHtreaty bit.ly/CAHBriefingN...
Full house and great opening day to the 25th annual PhD symposium at the Irish Centre for Human Rights @uniofgalway.bsky.social. Immensely grateful to our visiting experts @pillaipriy.bsky.social and @sandraduffy.bsky.social for their insightful comments and thoughtful questions.
A real pleasure to speak at the WarCrimesResearch Office 30th anniversary - quite the landmark! Thank you to Prof Susana SáCouto for the invitation, and ICJ. A wonderful exchange with @monarishmawi.bsky.social Charles Jalloh Claudia Paz y Paz & Santiago Canton, ending on a note of hope!
As an alum of the International Law Seminar (ILS2007!!), I'd strongly encourage you to apply. If you have a strong background and knowledge of #internationallaw and want to advance it further, then this is for you. #ILS2026 www.ilsgeneva.ch/en/page/welc...
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Last week, the International Criminal Court #ICC held hearings for the confirmation of charges relating to Rodrigo #Duterte. The pre-trial judges have 60 days for their decision on the charges, and whether there is sufficient evidence to move to trial. share.google/KDEf6RaVTSzY...
ICC concludes confirmation of charges hearing in Duterte case
Today, 27 February 2026, the confirmation of charges hearing in the case The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte concluded before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC), composed ...
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"It would be a manifest violation of the United Nations Charter for the United States to strike Iran" — me, stating the obvious
Newsweek@newsweek.com · 5mo agoThe U.S. military buildup and escalating rhetoric toward Iran have raised legal questions about the potential use of force.
In a chaotic world, it's so important to keep working to move the needle forward. I'm in New York for the next important phase on the Crimes Against Humanity treaty - two week session of the Preparatory Committee for the #CAH Conference has kicked off - laying the framework for treaty negotiations.
Just started today - #internationalcourtofjustice hearings on merits of #GenocideConvention case, in The Gambia v Myanmar. Over two weeks of hearings, including closed sessions with witness testimony. This is an important case, in and of itself, but also for other #ICJ cases.
If you're keen on #internationallaw and are just starting out, this may be for you! (No DMs or inquiries, please.) Apply by 9 January 2026 with CV and a 1-page cover letter. More information: asiajusticecoalition.org/vacancies
Winding down from a very tough year. But many silver linings as well, and counting my blessings. Best wishes to you all for 2026!
#Genocide Convention case #TheGambia v. #Myanmar hearings: 12 to 29 January 2026. My early post @opiniojuris.bsky.social may be of interest as a primer. The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice: Points of Interest in the Application - Opinio Juris share.google/9WogOtWiaxdy...
The Gambia v Myanmar at the International Court of Justice: Points of Interest in the Application
On 11 November 2019, The Gambia filed an application at the International Court of Justice against Myanmar, alleging violation of obligations under the Genocide Convention. Thi…
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ICC Appeals Chamber judgment delivered yesterday on appeal of Rodrigo #Duterte against the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I on Request for Interim Release. Unanimous decision by five judge bench, dismissing the three grounds of appeal. #InternationalCriminalCourt #Philippines
While opportunities in #internationallaw are few & far between, here is the call for the International Court of Justice #ICJ #fellowship. Make sure your university is on board! Link below: Judicial Fellowship Programme | INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE share.google/p1f84y4N9ZQM...
Almasri’s detention in Tripoli is a welcome step, but accountability depends on what comes next. Libya’s GNU must now fulfill its ICC obligations, under UN Security Council Res. 1970 & its own Art. 12(3) declaration of ICC jurisdiction, by surrendering him & all others wanted by the ICC to The Hague
Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity arrested in Tripoli
Osama Almasri Najim was arrested in Italy in January on an ICC warrant, only to be released and flown back to Libya
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Rest and recuperation 101 - getting molycoddled by family (including Simba who is also recovering from surgery!), books, greenery and home food. Stronger everyday!
I made the cut in this year’s @opiniojuris.bsky.social Pop Culture and IL symposium. My piece comes out on Friday. opiniojuris.org/2025/10/27/f...
Fifth Annual Symposium on Pop Culture and International Law: An Introduction
[Dr Sarah Zarmsky is a Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast School of Law and Deputy Managing Editor of Opinio Juris Dr Alonso Gurmendi is a Fellow in Human Rights and Politics at the London Scho…
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This is a must-have guide for practitioners. The updated Commentary on the 4th Geneva Convention helps align the interpretation of international humanitarian law with 75 years of legal evolution, new technologies, and modern State practice. Read it here👉🏽 ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treat...
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As a reminder, prior genocide cases took 14 and 16 years from start to finish.
Probably anathema to post this here, but a quick tweet thread on the #ICJ #AO on Israel's obligations re #UN and #IOs: x.com/PillaiPriy/s...
Priya Pillai on X: "Starting now: the ICJ delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of Israel | UN Web TV https://t.co/4GxAlDOzCg https://t.co/EtAKoLNXfe" / X
Starting now: the ICJ delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of Israel | UN Web TV https://t.co/4GxAlDOzCg https://t.co/EtAKoLNXfe
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A jury in the #USA found BNP Paribas - a French bank - liable for #atrocities committed by the regime of Omar Al-Bashir in #Sudan The 3 plaintiffs in the case were awarded $20.75m in damages, as the bank was held to have helped prop up the Al-Bashir regime during the 2000s. aje.io/8zwssr
US jury finds French bank BNP Paribas complicit in Sudan atrocities
The French banking giant said the ruling by a jury in New York was 'clearly wrong' and that it plans to appeal.
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Snapshots of the #Nuremberg forum 2025, from last week. Surreal to be speaking on a panel in historic courtroom 600, where the weight of history is all encompassing.
Look forward to the book launch at the Bangalore International Centre of Gautam Hazarika's new book this evening, featuring my grandfather's time as a prisoner of war and his escape and trek back to India from Singapore during #WWII (that's him on the cover, second from the left!)
