Christopher Kiyaseh, Analyst, Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS) highlights his organisation’s work in using deep research and data layering to better understand and disrupt criminal networks in Sudan. Kiyaseh talks about the role of technology and open source investigations in uncovering criminality and making war more costly to wage. 00:13 What is C4ADS and how is the organisation involved …
How the UN International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan does its work Step inside the United Nations’ Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (IIFFM) for Sudan. This in-depth interview explores how the mission investigates alleged human rights violations and international crimes amidst Sudan’s ongoing conflict. Learn about the challenges the investigators face—from limited access to the country, resource constraints, and time pressures, to …
Wayamo International Justice Symposium: Advancing accountability for international crimes in Africa 21 February 2025 | Aga Khan University | Nairobi, Kenya Opening remarks by Wayamo Foundation Director Bettina Ambach Read more: https://www.wayamo.com/archives/nairobi-symposium-2025/
In this interview, Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh, Director of the Africa Programme at the International Commission of Jurists, discusses the legal concept of universal jurisdiction, its application worldwide, and why African countries should exercise universal jurisdiction for international crimes. 00:21 What is universal jurisdiction? And where has it been practiced? 02:05 What’s South Africa’s experience with universal jurisdiction? Could you shed some …
Universal jurisdiction and the challenges and opportunities of addressing international crimes in domestic courts In this interview, Nick Leddy, Head of Litigation, Legal Action Worldwide (LAW), discusses the legal concept of universal jurisdiction, and how his organisation aims to address international crimes in domestic courts across the globe. 00:33 What is universal jurisdiction in the context of international criminal law? …
In this interview, Christine Nguku, a veteran Kenyan broadcast journalist and the Assistant Director of Training and Curriculum Development, Media Council of Kenya, discusses the responsibilities of Sudanese journalists in an environment filled with hate speech and incitement to violence. She also discusses the journey of Kenyan media as it professionalised in the wake of Kenya’s 2007/2008 post-election violence. Time …
The Wayamo Foundation has organised workshops for Sudanese journalists and human rights lawyers (including those documenting the conflict) in the context of its ongoing project “Capacity building for civil society and the justice sector in Sudan”. This video highlights the impacts of Wayamo’s work on Sudanese journalists and media professionals. The project focuses on providing training in international criminal law, …
The Wayamo Foundation has organised workshops for Sudanese human rights professionals and journalists (including those documenting the conflict) in the context of its ongoing project “Capacity building for civil society and the justice sector in Sudan”. This video highlights the impacts of Wayamo’s work on trainees in the Sudanese human rights and legal sectors. The project focuses on providing training …
Highlights of Wayamo’s work in Sudan between 2022 and 2024.
In this interview, Amanda Ghahremani, Legal Consultant, International Criminal Law and Redress for Survivors of Atrocity Crimes, delves into the nuances of documentation of human rights violations and international crimes by civil society actors, distinguishing between when it is done for purposes of advocacy and accountability. In addition, she discusses the key ethical considerations in such endeavours. Moreover, she explores …
