Global Conflict, International Law, and Impunity
As we head into Easter and Passover, stands in grief and solidarity with the millions of people suffering the devastating consequences of wars and crises across our world – in Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, Yemen, and beyond.
What these conflicts have in common is the erosion of international law, the abandonment of civilian protection, and the emboldening of those who act with certainty that they will never be held to account.
When international humanitarian law is treated as optional and the international community is silent in the face of lawlessness and atrocities, we collectively normalise this level unbridled aggression and dehumanisation.
Right now, for the people of Palestine, Lebanon and Iran, these flagrant abuses and systematic violations all too evident. But none of us are immune to the contagion of this violence and abuse of international law.
We call on Australia and all nations to support international in both word and action and cease arms transfers that fuel atrocities. No state stands above the law.