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"Moscow appears to have seduced the sensibilities of a US administration whose desire for power seems to outweigh its capacity to wield it."

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My Op-Ed in today's Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social calls for accountability for the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine. Justice dies where impunity lies. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... #Ukraine #DCU

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Last chance to Register... The Role of the Council of Europe in the Pursuit of Peace, Justice and Accountability In Ukraine, Thursday 27 February Online registration only now docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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3 yrs in the making with Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou and Ed Bates, and I finally have it in my hands. Russia, the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights A Troubled Membership and Its Legacy bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/russia-the-c... (Sad coincidence for it to arrive today 💙💛)

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Three years ago today my kids painted this sign. Remember, there is no peace without justice... 💙💛

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It was an enormous privilege to attend the Ireland Premier tonight of Sareen Hairabedian's masterful work 'My Sweet Land' about a young boy's coming of age story through the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Poignant, harrowing, beautiful.

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In this podcast @edbatesechr.bsky.social , @drandrewforde.bsky.social and @cahillrip.bsky.social discuss the relationship between Russia and the @coe.int www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyu2...

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⚖️ The Role of the Council of Europe in the Pursuit of Peace, Justice & Accountability in Ukraine 🇺🇦 📅 27 Feb 2025 | 10AM-4PM 📍 DCU, Glasnevin Campus & Online ‼️ Register by TOMORROW (21 Feb)! 🔗https://bit.ly/3QrnyNS

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Great looking Conf.

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🚨Deadline to Register for the conference on the role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of peace, justice and accountability In Ukraine (27 February) is this Friday🚨 Minister for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne + DSG of the @coe.int Bjorn Berge amongst the great line up of speakers.

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Big week ahead as our new book Russia, the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights - A Troubled Membership and Its Legacy will be published by @brisunipress.bsky.social Bristol University Press and Policy Press on Tuesday... bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/russia-the-c...

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Many thanks to Mark McDonnell and DCU Politics Society for inviting me to deliver a keynote speech at the Model United Nations session at @dublincityuni.bsky.social today. The future is bright when I see the committment of our young people to make the UN much more effective. #ModelUN #DCU

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🚨 REMINDER – 2 weeks left! Join us on Feb 27 at DCU for a high-level DELI conference on the Council of Europe's role in advancing peace, justice & accountability in #Ukraine. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/41gyxju

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🚨Register to attend the DCU/DFA Conference on the Role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of peace, justice and accountability In Ukraine at Dublin City University or Online on 27 February. We've received huge interest so don't miss it! www.linkedin.com/posts/anford...

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Looking forward to speaking at this event tomorrow

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🚨Online event on “Amplifying the Voice for Rights in Europe: How to Strengthen the Work of the CoE Commissioner for Human Rights?” this Friday 7 Feb, 10am-12pm CET Sign up by 5 Feb: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a4b14... #ECHR #CoE

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This day two weeks... 📚 bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/russia-the-c...

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Thanks for sharing the news about the Conference on Role of the Council of Europe ( @coe.int ) in pursuit of peace, justice + accountability In Ukraine, @ejiltalk.bsky.social 27 February 2025, @dublincityuni.bsky.social Register to attend online or in person here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Thanks @esil-sedi.bsky.social for sharing the news about the forthcoming conference at DCU to mark the 3rd anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine on the role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of accountability in Ukraine esil-sedi.eu/conference-o...

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As the 3rd anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, I'm delighted to share info about a high level conference we are organising at DCU on 27 Feb which will consider the role of the Council of Europe @coe.int in the pursuit of peace, justice and accountability In Ukraine.

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I am happy to announce that @drandrewforde.bsky.social, @edbatesechr.bsky.social and I recorded a podcast about our forthcoming book on Russia's expulsion from the @coe.int with @cahillrip.bsky.social as moderator. Thank you OCEAN programme of the CoE for hosting it: vimeo.com/1048821425?s...

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Nature has a way of keeping humanity humble...

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Save the date: @ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social is delighted to welcome Professor @kimlanelaw.bsky.social to deliver the annual John M Kelly Memorial Lecture with the title "#Democracy in Danger: The Global Challenge of Autocratic Legalism" on Thursday, 3 April 2025 www.eventbrite.ie/e/ucd-john-m...

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4 weeks until our new book analysing Russia's membership of the Council of Europe and its tumultuous relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights/European Court of Human Rights will be in print ! 🇪🇺 bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/russia-the-c...

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This day 16 years ago I was in Washington DC... A different world.

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Register of Damage for Ukraine Now Accepting Claims for the Death of Immediate Family Members rd4u.coe.int/en/-/registe...

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Met my new Int Relations, Economics, Politics + Law and reconvened with my Bachelor of Civil Law students today. Fantastic young people with their own hopes, dreams + aspirations. Accompanying them on their learning journey is a unique kind of privilege. #WeAreDCU @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Lovely peaceful morning on Galway Bay. If only everywhere was quite so peaceful... 🕊

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Thanks to all of my colleagues and friends for all the engagement and collaboration this year, one that was replete with global tragedy and personal transformation. Looking forward to many exciting and, I hope, impactful projects in 2025. Peaceful New Year to you all! 🍾

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Recorded video podcast about our new book Russia,the Council of Europe & the European Convention on Human Rights - A Troubled Membership and its Legacy at Uni of Liverpool yesterday. Available on Spotify in new year. Pre-order here: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/russia-the-c...

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Dr Andrew Forde responds to the furore over Ireland’s intention to intervene in cases brought against Israel and Myanmar under the Genocide Convention. @drandrewforde.bsky.social

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I will have a piece published in the Irish Legal News tomorrow discussing Ireland's decision to intervene in the case of South Africa v Israel and The Gambia v Myanmar, as well as some thoughts on the question of expanding the definition of Genocide.

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It was an honour to speak at the 5th Global Forum Against Genocide in Yerevan (Armenia) today, alongside incredible experts. I spoke about the role of regional human rights organisations in early warning and ensuring accountability. Sincere thanks to the Government of Armenia 🇦🇲

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Our new book 'Russia, the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights - A Troubled Membership and Its Legacy' will be hitting the shelves soon. Available to pre-order here: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/russia-the-c... #ECHR #CoE

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Glorious morning at Dublin City University ☀️ Wishing all of my students every success as they prepare for their exams starting next week ☘️ @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Join us TODAY at 4pm (Brussels) on Zoom for 'European Defence Integration after the US Elections' Featuring: - Dr. Sylvie Goulard - Prof. Franz Mayer - Prof. Emmanuel Mourlon-Druol - Prof. Federico Fabbrini ALCIDE website w/ Charlie Halford Register: dcubrexitinstitute.eu/2024/10/euro...

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Only 10 days until the 5th Global Forum Against the Crime of Genocide in Yerevan, Armenia. I'll be discussing the role of regional mechanisms incl Council of Europe monitoring, advisory and accountability mechanisms. youtu.be/rcZU8iWkkFY

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Voted ✅️

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France's assertion that immunities might prevent compliance with ICC arrest warrants: ⚫ At odds with ICC case law concerning Putin ⚫ Would not apply to Gallant, as a former Defence Minister ⚫ If accepted for Netanyahu, only relevant while in office www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-f...

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Can we take a moment to acknowledge and applaud the work of An Comisiún Toghcháin / the Electoral Commission. Their explainers, information sessions, targeted engagements and general championing free and fair elections is fantastic to see and critical for our democracy. vimeo.com/1003533172 #GE24

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The very last harvest from the garden this year... mini grapes 🍇

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Very cold morning for these ladies, but they seem ready for the day 💚

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🚨 ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...

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This day 3 weeks I'll be back in Yerevan (Armenia) speaking at the 5th Global Forum Against the Crime of Genocide which is focused on issues related to international mechanisms for early warning and meaningful responses to genocide and other atrocity crimes. genocideprevention.am/panelists/

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Delighted to welcome our new Chief Commissioner on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC). Looking forward to working with Liam for the remainder of my mandate as a Commissioner on IHREC. www.ihrec.ie/irish-human-...

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The shameless, total impunity of Israel's unjustifiable, genocidal violence in Gaza makes a mockery of the system of international peace and security. Yet again, the world just watches as children get buried under rubble. It's a disgraceful condemnation of humanity. #Gaza

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