Sara Segneri

What the UNSC, Arab League, and nations should do in response to Israel's strike on #Qatar (and the ongoing war crimes in Gaza): arms embargo, financial sanctions, targeted human rights sanctions, trade restrictions (dual use, surveillance), ICJ litigation, support of the ICC.

By declaring an intent to strike “all nations who harbor terrorists”, Israel is effectively asserting a unilateral right to use force on GCC soil – a stance that blatantly contravenes international law and the UN Charter’s respect for territorial integrity. A fact almost unanimously stated at UNSC

My statements today unequivocally condemning Israel’s strikes on #Qatar as a violation of international law.
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The international community should start to ‘look seriously’ to criminal prosecutions at the ICC and other international courts for nations that are ‘directly aiding the atrocities in Gaza’.

UK court rules supply of fighter jet parts to Israel is lawful The judges, while accepting that they could be used to breach international humanitarian law, ruled that the ‘acutely sensitive and political issue’ is ‘a matter for the executive, which is democratic...

‘I think the key for this case, and taking this outside the situation in Gaza, is that it raises serious questions about who can hold the UK government accountable to its international obligations when the courts declare the issue off limits,’. www.ibanet.org/uk-court-rul...

UK court rules supply of fighter jet parts to Israel is lawful The judges, while accepting that they could be used to breach international humanitarian law, ruled that the ‘acutely sensitive and political issue’ is ‘a matter for the executive, which is democratic...

“the government must determine whether it wants to continue in… creating a stain on the reputation of the UK government for complicity in war crimes and other atrocities and what historical narrative that it wants to be written about this particular point in history,”
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Register now for the next ⁦‪IBA‬⁩ War Crimes Committee webinar series: “Urban warfare and increased attacks on cities and civilian populations.” An incredible panel will examine challenges to protecting civilians & providing humanitarian aid. www.ibanet.org/conference-d...

Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance | International Bar Association A webinar presented by the IBA War Crimes Committee and supported by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee, IBA Business Crime Committee, IBA Criminal Law Committee, IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Asia P...

Video of IBA War Crimes Committee webinar last week on law and the arms trade now available, @ibanews.bsky.social featuring @saraedill.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social @sarahleah1.bsky.social Florence Foster, Tomas Hamilton, Daniel Moegstra and Eva Khair www.ibanet.org/conference-d...

Sanctioning Officials of the Palestinian Authority and Members of the Palestine Liberation Organization - United States Department of State The State Department has reported to Congress that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) are not in compliance with their commitments under the PLO Commitments Com...

The attacks on anyone assisting in efforts for international accountability through the ICJ and ICC continue : new US #Sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and the PLO announced today. www.state.gov/releases/off...

'Not for the courts'? Al Haq, the arms trade, international law and judicial scope

I spoke with IBA News about the recent UK Court decision on arms sales to #Israel, analysing the litigation brought by Al Haq and GLAN as to allegations of war crimes and IHL violations in #Palestine. Listen to the podcast here: www.ibanet.org/al-haq-arms-...

Chaos and gunfire after month of Gaza aid plan A month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.

Thankful to BBC Verify for this important piece on #Gaza, and for the opportunity to contribute. “Mass shootings during civilian relief access violate core rules against targeting civilians and using starvation against them, potentially rising to war crimes," www.bbc.com/news/article...

Spent part of today talking to UK citizens who have family in #Iran (UK citizens). None are able to evacuate & they are getting zero support from the UK government. If Starmer and others are going to support the continued illegal bombing-the least they can do is evacuate and protect their citizens.

Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance | International Bar Association A webinar presented by the IBA War Crimes Committee and supported by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee, IBA Business Crime Committee, IBA Criminal Law Committee, IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Asia P...

Registration is open for a timely @ibanews.bsky.social War Crimes Committee webinar: "Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance," with @sarahleah1.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social, Tom Hamilton, & Florence Foster. www.ibanet.org/conference-d...

Discussing the absolute illegality of the US strikes on #Iran nuclear facilities this morning. Segment starts at 1:24:00

www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...

Discussing the absolute illegality of the US strikes on #Iran nuclear facilities this morning. Segment starts at 1:24:00

www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...

Europe’s Growing Fear: How Trump Might Use U.S. Tech Dominance Against It

Very interesting @satariano.bsky.social and @jeannasmialek.bsky.social article in the @nytimes.com on how US sanctions affect the #ICC's tech infrastructure. Includes a quote from the excellent @saraedill.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/t...

Europe’s Growing Fear: How Trump Might Use U.S. Tech Dominance Against It

Excellent piece examining Trump’s sanctions on the Intl Criminal Court and impacts for tech companies. “the Trump administration was increasingly using sanctions and executive orders to target international institutions, universities and other organizations” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/t...

Whilst de-escalation and peace negotiations are a top priority, we cannot forget that security, peace, and financial integrity are deeply connected.#MoneyLaundering #ConflictFinance #FinancialCrime #AML #PeaceAndSecurity #Compliance #Sanctions #ArmsTrade #Iran #Israel

Addressing these risks requires more than sanctions or oversight. It demands cooperation across sectors, context-specific financial intelligence, and an understanding of how conflict economies function.

State and non-state armed actors may rely on smuggling, corruption, extortion, and shadow banking to sustain operations. Meanwhile, legitimate financial systems face manipulation and abuse, deepening instability and hindering post-conflict recovery.

In times of armed conflict, illicit financial flows fuel the violence. From money laundering to the financing of non-state armed groups, or funding the arms trade for sanctioned gov't entities, these mechanisms undermine peace, exploit local economies, and blur the lines between crime and conflict.

Discussed the Iran - Israel conflict and international humanitarian law violations and risks. Full interview starts at 44 minutes www.youtube.com/live/oscscSA...

International Development Committee - Publications - Committees - UK Parliament Publications for International Development Committee

Timely report from UK Parliament Int'l Development Committee: "Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding IHL and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid," including strong recommendations on accountability, sanctions, & arms transfers. committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...

Anything less sends a clear message: that international law is optional, and justice is selective. #Iran #Israel

they are the predictable outcomes of a global system that rewards impunity and punishes accountability. The time for vague calls for “restraint” has passed. What is needed now is principled, coordinated action to hold all states, no matter how powerful, to the laws and customs of war.

If world leaders are genuinely concerned about the rising tide of armed conflict and the erosion of the international legal order, then they must stop enabling lawlessness through silence, complicity, and arms deals. These are not isolated incidents or unfortunate excesses;

Thread #Iran - #Israel:
When a nation like Israel repeatedly violates IHL and ICL with complete impunity, and is continually supplied with weapons, intelligence, and political cover by powerful states, it is not surprising when it escalates military action and commits further violations in Iran.

I’m honored to speak at this important event on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where I’ll focus on the urgent issue of conflict-related sexual violence. This remains a horrific and widespread atrocity in the DRC.

UK Faces Unprecedented Trial Over Alleged Role in CIA Torture of Al-Hawsawi

Important legal proceedings to watch as to the investigation of UK involvement in CIA torture. Thankful as always for the work of @redress.org . #humanrights #torture #Guantanamo redress.org/news/uk-face...

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