The War Report

Armed Conflict in 2014

Edited by Annyssa Bellal

Part of a unique new series of annual reports on armed conflicts around the world
Provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of each conflict in 2014 assessing its classification, belligerents, primary means and methods of warfare, applicable treaties and rules, and any allegations of war crimes
Analyses key legal developments and controversies that arose in 2014
Prepared under the auspices of the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

The War Report

Armed Conflict in 2014

Edited by Annyssa Bellal

Description

This War Report provides detailed information on every armed conflict which took place during 2014, offering an unprecedented overview of the nature, range, and impact of these conflicts and the legal issues they created.

In Part I the Report describes its criteria for the identification and classification of armed conflicts under international law, and the legal consequences that flow from this classification. It sets out a list of armed conflicts in 2014, categorising each as international, non-international, or a military occupation, with estimates of civilian and military casualties. In Part II, each of these conflicts are examined in more detail, with an overview of the belligerents, means and methods of warfare, the applicable treaties and rules, and any prosecutions for, investigations into, or robust allegations of war crimes.

Part III of the Report provides detailed thematic analysis of key legal developments which arose in the context of these conflicts, allowing for a more in-depth reflection on cross-cutting questions and controversies. The Report gives a full and accessible overview of armed conflicts in 2014. It should be the first port of call for everyone working in the field.

The War Report

Armed Conflict in 2014

Edited by Annyssa Bellal

Part I Summary
Part II Armed Conflict Profiles
Part III Thematic Chapters
1: The CIA Torture Report: Was there a Method in the Madness?, Hilary Stauffer
2: Gender Perspectives in Armed Conflicts in 2014, Megan Burke and Loren Persi Vicentic
3: The 2014 Gaza War: Reflections on Conflict in Gaza, Sharon Weill and Valentina Azarova
4: The Conflict with Islamic State: A Critical Review of International Legal Issues, Antonio Coco and Jean-Baptiste Maillart
5: Refugees and Asylum Seekers from Conflict-Affected States, Kristin Hausler
6: Protection of the Internally Displaced in Armed Conflict in 2014: A Critical Review of Law and Practice, Marina Mattirolo
7: The Legality of Detention in Armed Conflict, Alex Conte
8: Engaging with Drug Lords: Protecting Civilians in Colombia, Mexico and Honduras, Chiara Redaelli
9: Protecting the Right to Protest in Armed Conflict, Milena Costas Trascasas
10: Youth as main victims and perpetrators of violence: are the mechanisms behind joining 'criminal' gangs similar to those for joining violent extremist groups?, Sylvie Girard
11: Extraordinary Rendition and the European Court of Human Rights, Silvia Suteu
12: National Trials of International Crimes in 2014: Prosecuting 'Refugees' suspected of International Crimes, Ilia-Maria Siatitsa
13: War Crimes Trials at Guantanamo Bay: Key Developments in 2014, Dru Beck
14: Tackling impunity for sexual violence, Alice Priddy
15: A Review of the Work of the International Criminal Court in 2014, Damien Scalia
16: Transitional Justice Mechanisms: Challenges and Opportunities, Valentina Cadelo

The War Report

Armed Conflict in 2014

Edited by Annyssa Bellal

Author Information

Edited by Annyssa Bellal, for the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Annyssa Bellal is a Research Associate at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and legal adviser at Geneva Call. Previously she worked as a legal advisor for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Contributors:

Hilary Stauffer
Megan Burke and Loren Persi Vicentic
Sharon Weill and Valentina Azarova
Antonio Coco and Jean-Baptiste Maillart
Kristin Hausler
Marina Mattirolo
Alex Conte
Chiara Redaelli
Milena Costas Trascasas
Sylvie Girard
Silvia Suteu
Ilia-Maria Siatitsa
Dru Beck
Alice Priddy
Damien Scalia
Valentina Cadelo

The War Report

Armed Conflict in 2014

Edited by Annyssa Bellal

Reviews and Awards

"Legal practitioners, including those involved in the planning and conduct of military operations, or humanitarian endeavours will find the legal orientation of this Report extremely useful. The Report also functions admirably as a massive reservoir of research and comment which will certainly interest journalists and academics as well as international lawyers." - Phillip Taylor MBE, Richmond Green Chambers