African Yearbook on International Humanitarian Law
- Publisher
- Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd (Juta's Law Journals)
- ISSN
- 2521-2621
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
About this journal
The 'African Yearbook on International Humanitarian Law' is a specialized academic journal dedicated to exploring the multifaceted field of international humanitarian law (IHL) within the African context. Its scope encompasses the study of legal frameworks, policy developments, and practical challenges related to IHL as they pertain to the African continent. The Yearbook delves into a wide range of crucial themes, including armed conflict, human rights, humanitarian assistance, refugee law, and the impact of globalization on IHL.
The journal's audience comprises a diverse group of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers involved in the field of IHL. This includes legal academics, human rights advocates, humanitarian workers, diplomats, and government officials. The 'African Yearbook on International Humanitarian Law' aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among these stakeholders, facilitating the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
The Yearbook significantly impacts the field of IHL by serving as a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and analysis. Its contributions contribute to the development of a nuanced understanding of IHL challenges and opportunities within the African context. Furthermore, the journal fosters dialogue and debate, helping to shape policy decisions and practical approaches to humanitarian issues in Africa. The 'African Yearbook on International Humanitarian Law' plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and action within the field of IHL on the continent.
The 'African Yearbook on International Humanitarian Law' also serves as a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand the specific challenges and complexities of IHL implementation in Africa. Its articles offer valuable insights into the unique cultural and political context of the continent, providing a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between IHL and the African experience. The journal's commitment to providing a platform for diverse perspectives and voices from across Africa ensures its relevance and impact within the field.
Volumes (18 articles)
Volume 2022, Issue 1 (2022)
- Book Review: Informers Up Close by Mark Drumbl & Barbora Hola (2024) Oxford University Press, 272 pp, ISBN 9780192855138
- Book Review: War by Andrew Clapham (2021), Oxford University Press, 624 pp, ISBN 9780198810476
- The International Criminal Court and immunity: South Africa’s legal obligations
- The only true fragmentation in international law: Jus ad bellum and jus in bello
Volume 2021, Issue 1 (2021)
- Book Review: To Catch a Dictator: The Pursuit and Trial of Hissène Habré by Reed Brody (2022) Columbia University Press, 296 pp
- Counting apples as oranges: Problems under international humanitarian law with designating the Allied Democratic Forces and Ansar al-Sunna foreign terrorist organisations
- International humanitarian law in the African Commission’s General Comment No 3 on the Right to Life: A critical and comparative analysis
- Reparations without reparation: A critique of the Germany–Namibia Accord on colonial genocide
- The killing fields of Matabeleland: An examination of the Gukurahundi genocide in Zimbabwe
- The silence of Africa in the international humanitarian law debate
- The use of universal jurisdiction to ensure accountability for international crimes committed in Liberia in the periods 1989 to 1997 and 1999 to 2003
Volume 2020, Issue 1 (2020)
- Addressing a selection of challenges faced at international courts and tribunals with jurisdiction over international crimes
- Book Review: Marketing Global Justice – The Political Economy of International Criminal Law, by Christine Schwöbel-Patel (2021)
- Book Review: Soviet Judgment at Nuremberg – A New History of the International Military Tribunal after World War II, by Francine Hirsch (2020)
- Customary international humanitarian law: An overview of Kenya’s state practice in the post-2010 Constitution era
- How effective have African truth commissions been?
- Reflections on humanitarian law dimensions of the African Union Convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in Africa
- Rights enforcement in the African Human Rights Court: Restrictiveness, progressivity and resistance