Priya Pillai
#InternationalLaw(yer)| PhD @GVAGrad_Law @nyulaw | Yale World Fellow I @asiajcoalition @opiniojuris | Ex @ifrc @ICTYnews |Astronomy.Books| Usual caveats
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- 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...
- 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...
- Reposted by Priya PillaiTogether with @wanshucong.bsky.social we put together a symposium on the 20th anniversary of Anghie's pathbreaking Imperialism, Sovereignty and the Making of IL. Our introduction is here: cil.nus.edu.sg/blog/symposi.... Terrific contributions to come including a generous response by Prof. Anghie.
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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!
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- 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...
- Next week - #advisoryopinion by the International Court of Justice #ICJ on obligations of #Israel in relation to the #UN and other #IOs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories #OPT. (This is distinct from the contentious case by South Africa relating to the #Genocide Convention)
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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!)
- Looking forward to Philippe Sands' latest book, 38 Londres Street. Dilemma: to start now, and carry on a flight, or delay till next week? 🤔
- ICYMI. Earlier this week, the “Document Containing the #Charges” against Rodrigo #Duterte was made public by the International Criminal Court #ICC. Three counts of murder and attempted murder as #crimesagainsthumanity. #CAH #Philippines
- Do join us for this online 2 hour workshop on the new #crimesagainsthumanity treaty on 24 September - the new phase of the journey starts next year, and it's time to get up to speed! Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- "The High Seas Treaty received its 60th ratification by Morocco on Friday, meaning that it will now take effect from January. The deal...two decades in the making, will pave the way for international waters to be placed into marine protected areas." www.bbc.com/news/article...
- The perfect convalescence read - second book in the series by @richardosman. And in anticipation of the #Thursdaymurderclub movie release on...Thursday!!
- Reposted by Priya PillaiAn entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza. Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF. #NotATarget Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
- The Sunday read.
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- Declarations of intervention by Slovenia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Belgium and Ireland under Article 63 are admissible in #TheGambia v #Myanmar, at the International Court of Justice #ICJ #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
- Reports of escalating and serious clashes along the Thailand Cambodia border - this is a simmering dispute and has been the subject of an International Court of Justice #ICJ decision. #ThailandCambodia #PreahVihearTemple
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- In #Ukraine and the Netherlands v. #Russia, today the European Court of Human Rights #ECHR held Russia accountable for widespread and flagrant abuses of human rights arising from the conflict in Ukraine since 2014, in breach of the European Convention. www.echr.coe.int/w/grand-cham...
- PTC II #ICC issues arrest warrants for Akhundzada, Supreme Leader #Taliban & Haqqani, Chief Justice, finding reasonable grounds to believe they have committed the crime against humanity of #persecution, Art. 7(1)(h) RS, on #gender grounds. #Afghanistan www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
- Hot on the heels of the advisory opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on 3 July confirming obligations on states, the International Court of Justice #ICJ Advisory Opinion #AO on #climatechange to be delivered on 23 July. One to watch!
- Weekend read.
- Little over a week since the symposium on intersectionality & international criminal justice, University of Munster. Still reflecting on it & the space accorded for the discussion. My contribution was on universal jurisdiction & the global south. Thank you to the organizers!
- New judge elected at the International Court of Justice #ICJ Judge Hmoud from Jordan - replacing Judge Salam from Lebanon, for the remainder of his term till February 2027.
- The Sunday read.
- When the world seems to be going to hell in a handbag, one way to deal is to read and explore. And this is such a great read, highly recommend it.
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- The perfect way to wrap up the weekend - a wonderful conversation organised by Bangalore International Centre with Banu Mushtaq, author of Heart Lamp, and translator Deepa Bhasthi - first book of short stories from S Asia and first Kannada book shortlisted for the International Booker prize 2025.
- Todays big international law news, that seems to be buried in the back pages. This pandemic treaty now needs to be adopted at the World Health Assembky in May. #PandemicAccord www.bbc.com/news/article...
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- If you're interested in gaining editorial experience at your favourite international law blog @opiniojuris.bsky.social, please take a look at the details below and do apply! #internationallaw #blogs opiniojuris.org/2025/04/14/c...
- Reminder. Today at the International Court of Justice #ICJ, hearings on the application for the indication of provisional measures, in #Sudan v #UAE, based on the #Genocide Convention.
- This is such a valuable resource put together by ECCHR, TRIAL Intl, FIDH, CJA, REDRESS & Civitas Maxima. Whenever I talk about #universaljurisdiction, I always reference the Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review. Excited to go over this edition. #UJAR www.ecchr.eu/en/publicati...
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- "Hungary is a founding member of the ICC, which counts 125 member states, and will be the first European Union nation to pull out of it. A withdrawal has no impact on ongoing proceedings." The last withdrawal was the Philippines, taking effect in 2019. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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- Appalling. For those sending and coordinating #HumanitarianAidForMyanmar in the aftermath of the devastating #EarthquakeinMyanmar, the message should be clear - this needs to stop. Now. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar www.bbc.com/news/article...
- Devastating news from #Myanmar and #Thailand. Thinking of friends & colleagues, sending solidarity and support. For #Myanmar, on top of the hardships of coup & armed conflict, with millions internally displaced, critical that #aid reaches those in need. www.bbc.com/news/live/c4...
- Happy Friday, all! A pleasure chatting with @djag2.bsky.social & @rosselle.bsky.social on #CalledToTheBar about the recent developments in the #Philippines relating to the 'war on drugs', the International Criminal Court #ICC, and former President Duterte.
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- I look forward to contributing to my alma mater the National Law School of India University, and more broadly, to the international law ecosystem in India. As I continue leading the Asia Justice Coalition, bringing my years of practice into an academic space is the best of both worlds!
- First appearance of Duterte before the @IntlCrimCourt pre-trial chamber 1 judges takes place later today, 14 March at 2 pm local time. #Philippines #ICC #CAH
- Always happy to speak with Lian Buan from Rappler - a stellar journalist who has covered the 'war on drugs' in the #Philippines for years. #ICC #accountability #CAH www.rappler.com/newsbreak/ex...
