Kriminalvårdare.
LL.M. Swedish Law (Stockholm). LL.M. International Human Rights Law (Lund). LL.B. Scots and English Law (Aberdeen).
Usual disclaimers.
It’s publication day! just in time to be a stocking-filler, this book is the culmination of two and a half years of a PhD
@cambridgelaw
, two years of sporadic revision
@lawstrath
and about two months of frantic copy editing when I started
@UofGLaw
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Turkey’s systemic ethnic cleansing of Kurds in Rojava highlights the lack of willingness to protect minorities under international human rights law by powerful states
If anyone has written any academic papers, or knows of anyone that has written them and would like to get them published on a new research based start-up, send me a DM or RT this.
It can be on any topic you’ve written on as long as it’s a researched paper!
I’ve become exposed to queer/feminist theory in the context of human rights law and it has been the most eye-opening and interesting thing I’ve learned so far during my masters.
I want to learn more so I was wondering if anyone had any “must read” articles to the above.
I have put together a little reading list for 2023 that I thought I might share. If any of these books interest you, pop me a dm and I can send a link to get free PDF versions!
@Granbarr6
Håller med dig helt och hållet. Polisen går efter fel ”målgrupp” så att säga. Meningslöst att kriminalisera brukare. Detta är ju mer än något annat bara symboliskt och gör absolut 0 för befintliga problem.
Kanske inte var tydligt men jag var ironisk.
Disgusting and disappointing to see this. Nothing cultural or religious can justify acting such a way.
It’s the ignorance of certain men believing they’re entitled to act this way towards women that enables this kind of behavior.
With the help of mercenaries, Turkey has now successfully ethnically cleansed the Kurdish population of Sari Kani.
Turkey has, and will continue to, act with the highest level of impunity when it comes to dealing with the Kurds.
On the fourth anniversary of the Turkish occupation of the Kurdish city of Sari Kani (Ras al-Ain) in northeast Syria, there are now less than 50 Kurds left in the city which was home to around 80,000 Kurds less than two decades ago.
Spent a few days in London for my sister’s university graduation and picked up some new books!
Probably will be a while till I review them and write summaries but it will get done. (Orwell FTW)
Written from the POV of the Native Americans, it retells a tragic history that involved systematic oppression that included betrayals, murder, forced displacement, and genocide.
This book will leave a lasting impression on you. 8.8/10
WengersDOC Sunday Special with the legend Matin Brifkani. We chat about the Euros and a little more! Out tonight at 8pm CET 🚨🚨🚨
#Euros
available on Spotify and Apple.
In an announcement, Duhok police report the murder of a 23-year-old transgender woman in a village in the Duhok Governorate in Iraqi Kurdistan.
#Transgender
#hatecrime
#Duhok
#LGBTQ
The Azerbaijani dictatorial regime run by
@presidentaz
is openly killing an outspoken critic, academic Dr.Ibadoghlu, in its jails with complete impunity.
The book is particularly good if you’ve read the “Autobiography of Malcolm X” as Payne verifies/expands on various areas he discussed.
Lacked momentum at times but overall nuanced containing in-depth insights into Malcolm X’s road to a consequential civil rights figure 7.5/10
It is a bit unfathomable that someone can just casually sexually assault someone like that and then deny it to the world.
Hopefully this announcement forces the president of the Spanish FA to step down.
Shoutout
@Milosz_Kapusta
for this
This book was emotionally intense and intellectually deep. I had no idea what was going on for the most part but it just draws you in. Spellbindingly so.
The characters & the dialogue are beautifully written by Murakami. Ending was meh.
7.5/10
The most important book I’ve read all year.
@leonmccarron
beautifully captures the political and cultural nuances of the region as well as illustrating the imminent “ecological crisis” the entire region will face if nothing is done to save the rivers.
10/10. It’s that perfect
@Jake_Hanrahan
The sad thing is it trickles down all the way to its university societies. They’ don’t even try to hide their selective activism hoping people don’t notice through their PR.
Accusations of “Kurdish separatism” is inherently misleading.The more appropriate term is unification as the motivation of any Kurdish movement has always been to unify what was arbitrarily separated.
The Iraqi Supreme Court has temporarily halted the transfer of the Kirkuk operations headquarters to the KDP. This decision comes in response to a complaint filed by the chief of the Obed tribe, a prominent Sunni Arab tribe in Kirkuk. The tribal chief asserts that the
Camus explores the inherent absurdity of human existence. He argues that while life is intrinsically meaningless, we must embrace this state of affairs and live life to our fullest.
For Camus, the struggle against the absurd is what makes life beautiful.
7.5/10
@stephenfry
brings to life this ancient tale, it’s heroes and their struggles.
His writing is witty, intelligent and charming ,making this book thoroughly enjoyable to read.
Very much looking forward to Fry’s masterful storytelling in the next volume “The Odyssey”
9/10
Artisten C. Gambino (egentligen Karar Ramadan) har skjutits ihjäl i ett parkeringsgarage i Göteborg. Ramadans musik innehåller prokriminella budskap och romantiserar gängkriminalitet. Hans död bör föranleda att Grammisjuryn, P3, Spotify m.fl. reflekterar över sitt samhällsansvar.
On the back of a 1/10 review. Here’s my first 10/10 book this year.
If you haven’t read this book, I strongly recommend it.
@leonmccarron
and his team have done an incredible service with this book.
The most important book I’ve read all year.
@leonmccarron
beautifully captures the political and cultural nuances of the region as well as illustrating the imminent “ecological crisis” the entire region will face if nothing is done to save the rivers.
10/10. It’s that perfect
Any time I finish writing an essay there’s a prolonged sense of crisis that I submitted the most outrageously poor piece of work and failed to answer the question 😓
April will be very active with 4 scheduled releases.
In addition, I’m Madness and Civilization should be ready for the first installment in 2 weeks.
There’s also plans for a few essays on the Swedish jail system, Sweden & Nato, as well as essays on law.
STAY TUNED.
Orwell is truly timeless. This essay on nationalism was written in the context of the UK
Despite the British context, it’s a highly pertinent piece of writing in critically understanding the politics and contradictions of nationalistic movements in todays polarized climate. 9/10
BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2023
#NobelPeacePrize
to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.
#NobelPrize
This book is the accumulation of 28 years of research into the life of Malcolm X. Through interviews and FBI documents, it provides a third person perspective into Malcolm; contextualizing his life against the background of historical & personal factors that shaped his life.
@stephenfry
Part family biography and part the history of the law on genocide and crimes against humanity, Sands brings together a tale of 3 intertwined lives whose lives have shaped international law.
This was a page turner. 8.5/10
This book was equal parts extraordinary as it was difficult. The book critically examines how madness was socially constructed, treated and understood as a concept in the history of Western Europe from the Middle Ages until the 19th century. 8/10
I’m relation to the Iranian situation and Kurds it’s important to note the oppression exists as a result of the ethnicity not in spite of it. Any omission to the Kurdish identity is therefore an omission to the systemic and historical oppression faced as a result of being Kurdish
@kepano
@obsdmd
Would be amazing to see a “Kepano how to use” series on obsidian. You’ve clearly cracked it. Obsidian can feel overwhelming to use sometimes.
Vore kul om Tobias hade samma energi/konsistens i sin moralitet när det gäller Turkiets såväl som Israels attacker mot civila befolkningen i Rojava och Gaza
Russia yet again proves its complete disregard for human life. Huge attack overnight with wounded & killed all over Ukraine. Strikes against a hospital, a mall, educational facilities & houses. Intentional attacks against civilians are war crimes. Russia will be held to account
Another good reminder that illustrates the nuance of the revolution
For the world it was about women’s freedom of choice, and rightly so.
For the Kurdish minority in Iran it was about fighting back against generations of oppression.
Breaking
exclusive to Hengaw; Safa Ali, the uncle of Jina Amini, has been arrested by Iranian government forces and taken to an unknown location.
A full report will be published by Hengaw soon
#Jina_Amini
Conversations on diversity, inclusion, and culture change are not incompatible with our thirst for operational excellence. I count on my senior leaders to champion culture change. Diversity makes us stronger, inclusion improves our institution. We are
#StrongerTogether
- ArtMcD
Tesla is now suing the Swedish state as a result of the strikes and the solidarity strikes that have crippled Tesla.
Corporations that cannot guarantee basic standards of work in Sweden through collective agreements have no place in Sweden.
Favorite book of the year so far!
It comes together so beautifully that the only shame is that it finished.
Magic, love, revolution, destiny and tragedy in the fictional South American town of Macondo and 7 generations of the Buendia family made this a joy to read.
9.4/10
Detta är väldigt sant. Case in point är USA som har världens största fängelsebefolkning.
Med denna model så handlar inte brott och straff om att hjälpa samhället utan det handlar om att mata industrin medans någon tjänar miljarder. Oerhört oetiskt och ologiskt.
Big tech and freedom of speech is probably the most contentious contemporary problem we have in modern society.
Businessmen running their own agenda restricting rights does not only undermine the judiciary’s role but also have immense power to manipulate freedom of thought
This is by far the most open statement on the murder so far. Consulates have avoided mentioning that a trans woman was murdered which minimizes the crime for an extremely marginalized and vulnerable group in the Middle East
Appalled by murder of transgender woman in Dohuk. We note KRG efforts in pursuit of suspect. Hate, discrimination and so-called “honour” killings have no place in a democratic society. Investigation & accountability are critical to prevent such horrific crimes, under any pretext.
Arendt is truly a brilliant thinker. She considers the various circumstances in which totalitarianism may rise and how it can maintain its power within a state.
Remains pertinent and significant in the present day especially Part III.
A bit slow to read so give it time. 8.8/10
Regeringen gör nu en utbetalning om 200 miljoner kronor till FN:s hjälporganisation för Palestinaflyktingar (UNRWA). Beslutet fattas mot bakgrund av den akuta humanitära situationen i Gaza och de nya åtaganden som UNRWA gjort.
Läs mer⬇️
Erdoğa must have a seriously poor short-term memory given the Turkish military quite literally bombed destroyed civilian infrastructure in Rojava just a few days ago.
The hypocrisy is palpable
Erdogan:
“They cut water and electricity to Gaza. Where are the human rights? You have no right to cut water under the declaration of human rights.
Can you think about the hospitals in Gaza? Do they operate? Unfortunately.
But you hit hospitals and temples without any
@rektor_linnea
Nja, detta är inte helt sant. "Zen, zendegi, azadi" är bara en översättning av det kurdiska uttrycket "jin, jyan, azadi" som startade många år tidigare.
Det är viktigt att man inte suddar ut historien om den kurdiska rörelsen när man stödjer de modiga kvinnorna i Iran :) (1/2)
This book was a bit repetitive; however, it demonstrates quite well how to improve yourself through positive habits incrementally over time.
It also contextualizes what consequences your daily routines can have on your life and how to change them.
7.5/10
If true, this seriously undermines the legitimacy of the KRG, the rule of law as well due process of judicial proceedings for the entire population.
Without due process of the law, how can citizens have any faith that their rights will be protected and judges impartially?
All the five journalists and activists that stood trial in Erbil’s criminal court today were convicted to six years in prison each on vague charges of ‘threatening national security’.
Kurdistan Watch will publish more details later.
#BREAKING
: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani calls the Iranian attack on Erbil "a clearly hostile action against Iraq," adding that this marks a "dangerous development" in bilateral relations - State media
Been on a bit of a fiction ride lately. I really enjoyed this and thought it was quite well written. An important book on why justice for all and the right to a fair trial is a fundamental pillar in society. 7/10.
First book review of the year. While the general idea of game theory feels very interesting, this book definitely isn’t. Aggressively mediocre with the author having a hard time sticking to the point.
3/10
I'm excited to share my 1st ever academic article (!) on the significance of space to Iraq's October Revolution & more importantly what happens 2 our understanding of revolution when we ground it in the perspectives of those who participated in it ⬇️
Jag undrar verkligen vart/när/hur man blir så empatilös. Att man skiftar ansvaret på föräldrarna och inte den misslyckade migrationspolitiken är obehagligt.
Detta skär i hjärtat. SVT klargör dock inte pappans alternativ. Var han tvungen att dra med sin dotter på en överfull båt över Engelska kanalen? Varför återvände han inte till Irak (det går reguljärflyg varje dag) och tog det generösa stödet på över 50.000 kr per person?
I just finished reading
@pmdfoster
's new book on the consequences of Brexit which will come out on 7 September. A very useful, fact-based &sober summary, even if there are some points I don‘t agree with. Spoiler: Geography matters to a economy, and so does gravity. Recommended.
Long in the making!✍️I am delighted to share that my article ‘The Exercise of State Power over Migrants at Sea through Technologies of Remote Control: Reconceptualizing Human Rights Jurisdiction’ will soon be published in the International & Comparative Law Quarterly
@ICLQ_jnl
Obviously students can be pricks sometimes or indeed most times but I believe the feedback forms are an essential aspect to helping ensure the development of classes that fits the learning needs of students.
I’m already dreading this years feedback forms. While they’re generally positive, some random comments are really hurtful. I had very rude insults in the forms (course coordinator decided to still send them on), comments on appearance, age, accent.
Turkey has successfully achieved two things. Firstly, it has made the Kurdish people, particularly vulnerable Kurdish asylum seekers in Sweden, into targets, thereby expanding its reach in dealing with pro-PKK Kurds, regardless of their level of involvement with the PKK..
@kepano
@obsdmd
This is not nearly as advanced as other suggestions but perhaps the ability to add footnotes or the ability to make the text justify or left/right indent for paragraphs lol (might be a plug-in I’m not aware of though)
Asylum seekers/refugees shouldn’t have to risk life and death on the pursuit of a better life. These countries are all complicit in the loses of life. I
Avin Erfan, 38, dies in hospital in Belarus, days after getting sick due to the frozen temperature on the Belarus-Poland border. She was six months pregnant and the baby has also died.
Avin is from Duhok, she was aiming to reach Europe with her husband and five kids.
The main issue with human rights is that it disproportionately protects citizens (due to its state-centric nature) over minorities, stateless people, refugees/asylum seekers.
This is reflective in the loses of life on European borders and ethnic cleansing measures by States.
“This will be a heavy burden on most people as civil servants have not received their salaries on time and in full in the last decade.” Times are hard for many. Baghdad’s determination to wield control and assert its own authority on the KRG is coming at the cost of ordinary ppl
KRG warns drivers that if they fail to pay their fines within one month the fines will be doubled. The decision will take effect early next year.
This will be a heavy burden on most people as civil servants have not received their salaries on time and in full in the last decade.
The government is now proposing that immigrants will be deported if they do not lead a 'honorable lifestyle' (whatever that means) and those who use their freedom of expression in a particular way may 'indirectly' face the consequence of being deported.
Regeringen vill kunna återkalla uppehållstillstånd – för brister i "hederligt levnadssätt" • Migrationsministern: Steg för steg utförs nu det utlovade paradigmskiftet i svensk migrationspolitik:
The two children, Ahmed and Ahank, were martyred last year in
#Turkish
air strikes on the city of Qamishlo in NE
#Syria
..and the scenario of aerial bombardment of the region continues without any
#American
or
#Russian
deterrence