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R2P Monitor, Issue 40, 15 July 2018 [PDF] 15 July 2018 ISSUE 40 A bimonthly bulletin by the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect T h e Responsibility to Protect (R2P) R2P Monitor applies the R2P Monitor: is a global norm, unanimously adopted Responsibility to Protect lens » Provides background on populations by heads of state and government at to the following situations at risk of mass atrocity crimes, with the 2005 UN World Summit, aimed at particular emphasis on key events and preventing and halting Genocide, War of concern: actors and their connection to the Crimes, Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes threat, or commission, of genocide, CURRENT CRISIS Against Humanity. R2P stipulates that: war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes Mass atrocity crimes are occurring and against humanity. » Every State has the Responsibility urgent action is needed. to Protect its populations from the » O f f e r s analysis of the country’s past four mass atrocity crimes (Pillar I). IMMINENT RISK history in relation to mass atrocity crimes; the factors that have enabled » The wider international community The situation is reaching a critical their possible commission, or that has the responsibility to encourage and threshold and the risk of mass atrocity crimes occurring in the immediate future prevent their resolution; and the assist individual States in meeting is very high if effective preventive receptivity of the situation to positive that responsibility (Pillar II). action is not taken. influences that would assist in preventing further crimes. » If a State is manifestly failing to protect its populations, the international SERIOUS CONCERN » T r a c k s t h e international response community must be prepared to take There is a significant risk of occurrence, to the situation with a particular appropriate collective action, in a timely or recurrence, of mass atrocity crimes emphasis upon the actions of the and decisive manner and in accordance within the foreseeable future if United Nations (UN), key regional with the UN Charter (Pillar III). effective action is not taken. actors and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Afghanistan {p. 2} DRC {p. 10} Burundi {p. 13} » Suggests necessary action to prevent or halt the commission of mass CAR {p. 3} South Sudan {p. 11} Cameroon {p. 14} atrocity crimes. Myanmar (Burma) {p. 5} Iraq {p. 15} Syria {p. 6} Israel and the OPT {p. 16} Yemen {p. 8} Nigeria {p. 18} See GCR2P Populations at Risk webpage for monthly updates on these and other countries. globalr2p.org 15 July 2018 CURRENT Mass atrocity crimes are occurring CRISIS and urgent action is needed. UZBEKISTAN the situation in Afghanistan is still responsible for the highest CHINA TURKMENISTAN overall number of child deaths and injuries due to armed conflict. During November 2017 the Chief Prosecutor of the ICC requested authorization to proceed with an investigation into IRAN Kabul alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in IRAN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan since May 2003. According to the ICC, the Taliban has potentially committed crimes against humanity and war crimes, particularly against civilians perceived to be supporting PAKISTAN the Afghan government and foreign military forces. Afghan INDIA security forces and members of the United States military may have also committed war crimes, including the torture of detainees. On 22 February Afghanistan’s new penal code came into force, incorporating the Rome Statute of the ICC regarding 3,179 children killed or war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. maimed during 2017 Following the military defeat of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Syria and Iraq, some supporters – AFGHANISTAN designated ISIL Khorasan (ISIL-K) – have established a presence in Afghanistan. ISIL-K has claimed responsibility for several Populations in Afghanistan are at ongoing risk of mass atrocity bombings, including two attacks in Nangarhar province that crimes as the Taliban intensifies its armed conflict with the killed at least 46 people during the Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. A special government. Other armed extremist groups are also increasing report released by UNAMA during November 2017 documented a their attacks on vulnerable civilians. significant increase in attacks targeting places of worship and persons exercising their right to religious worship. Between 1 BACKGROUND January 2016 and 7 November 2017 UNAMA recorded 51 attacks Since the Taliban was overthrown in 2001 by a North Atlantic that resulted in 850 civilian casualties, including 273 deaths. Treaty Organization (NATO) coalition of military forces, it has These attacks have been increasingly directed at Afghanistan's conducted an insurgency against the internationally recognized Shia minority. On 1 July 2018 an ISIL-K suicide attack in Jalalabad Afghan government. While making substantial military gains targeted a delegation from minority communities, killing 19 during 2017 the Taliban perpetrated indiscriminate attacks on people, mostly Sikhs and Hindus. civilians. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), civilians living in Taliban-controlled territory suffer According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian widespread human rights abuses, including recruitment of child Affairs (OCHA), 5.5 million people in Afghanistan are in need of soldiers and extrajudicial killings. The UN’s 2017 strategic review humanitarian assistance and 2.5 million Afghans are refugees reclassified Afghanistan from a post-conflict situation to an - the second largest refugee population in the world. active conflict. ANALYSIS UNAMA’s quarterly report documented the deaths of 1,692 The Taliban, which ruled Afghanistan from 1996-2001, is an civilians from 1 January to 30 June 2018. Attacks by the Taliban armed Sunni extremist movement. As the Taliban has regained and other anti-government forces remain the leading cause of territory, the number of civilians at risk of possible war crimes casualties, but other parties to the conflict also continue to and crimes against humanity has increased. During their 16- use heavy weapons in civilian-populated areas. The government year war, both government forces and the Taliban have shown and Taliban agreed to a three-day ceasefire between 15-18 disregard for International Humanitarian Law (IHL). June for the Eid al-Fitr celebration, but the Taliban rejected the government’s proposal to extend the truce and armed In addition to fighting to expand territorial control, the Taliban hostilities have resumed across the country. has escalated its attacks on civilians in urban areas in an effort to undermine the government’s ability to govern and During 2016 Afghanistan recorded the highest number provide basic security. Although government forces undertook of verified child casualties since the UN started globally successful measures to decrease civilian casualties during documenting civilian casualties in 2009. The UN Secretary- 2017, deliberate bomb attacks by the Taliban and ISIL-K on General’s annual report on children and armed conflict densely populated areas and civilian infrastructure present documented 3,179 children killed or maimed in Afghanistan during an escalating threat. 2017, marking a decrease of 10 percent from 2016, although 2 R2P Monitor | globalr2p.org CHAD 15 July 2018 Unless sustained action is taken to address corruption, marginalization and political tensions within the Afghan SUDAN government, conflict and insecurity will continue to increase. CHAD NIGERIA The Afghan government needs ongoing international support SOUTH CAMEROON CENTRAL SUDAN to uphold its Responsibility to Protect. AFRICAN REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE At the July 2016 NATO Summit member states pledged to Bangui sustain their mission in Afghanistan beyond 2016 and to continue DEMOCRATIC their assistance to Afghan security forces until 2020. The CONGO REPUBLIC UGANDA United States currently has approximately 14,000 troops in OF THE CONGO Afghanistan. KENYA GABON UNAMA was established under UN Security Council (UNSC) 70 percent of CAR remains under Resolution 1401 of 2002 and its mandate includes monitoring control of armed groups human rights violations and the protection of civilians. UNAMA’s current mandate expires on 17 March 2019. Since 2011 the UNSC has imposed an arms embargo and sanctions on individuals or CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC entities who support the Taliban and its affiliates. TANZANIA Populations in the Central African Republic are facing mass Following a UNSC visit to Afghanistan from 13-15 January, atrocity crimes due to ongoing violence committed by various the Council adopted a Presidential Statement reiterating its armed groups. concern over continuing threats to the security and stability of Afghanistan from the Taliban and other armed groups. BACKGROUND Civilians in the Central African Republic (CAR) are facing mass NECESSARY ACTION atrocity crimes as fighting amongst armed groups continues The international community should continue to provide support in almost every region of the country, causing large scale to the Afghan government to help combat the Taliban, ISIL-K and displacement and death. The recent escalation of violence is other armed extremist groups within the country. Increased not only rooted in divisions between the Muslim and Christian efforts should be undertaken to ensure the safety and security communities, but is fueled by shifting alliances between various of vulnerable minorities. Countering violent extremism while predatory armed groups. promoting good governance
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