Amanda Ghahremani

Opinion: Canada must come off the sidelines of international justice We are shying away from our historic support of the ICC, heralding a dark turn in our foreign policy

"Canada’s silence [...] represents an unprincipled and craven abandonment of the imperative to strengthen the rule of law in our turbulent, violent world."

👏🏻 @alexneve.bsky.social & @amandaghahremani.com

Opinion: Canada must come off the sidelines of international justice We are shying away from our historic support of the ICC, heralding a dark turn in our foreign policy

Canada must join the 50 other states supporting the International Criminal Court in the face of attacks and sanctions by the United States, write HRC Research Fellow @amandaghahremani.com and @alexneve.bsky.social for @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: Canada must come off the sidelines of international justice We are shying away from our historic support of the ICC, heralding a dark turn in our foreign policy

"Canada has remained silent in the face of a recent round of withering U.S. attacks on the ICC for charging two senior Israeli leaders with oversight of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza." -
@alexneve.bsky.social @amandaghahremani.com
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #cdnpoli #ICC

Opinion: Canada must come off the sidelines of international justice We are shying away from our historic support of the ICC, heralding a dark turn in our foreign policy

Canada refused to join other states in expressing support for the International Criminal Court 2 times in recent weeks. Writing in @theglobeandmail.com, @amandaghahremani.com & I call on @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social to explain this troubling shift.

Symposium on PMSCs: Who is Responsible? When Private Military Companies Aren’t Completely Private [Lindsay Freeman is the director of the Technology, Law & Policy program at the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley School of Law. She led the drafting of the United Nations’ Berkeley Pr…

Between private military + security companies and state clients, who bears legal responsibility for violence? @lindsaysfreeman.bsky.social + @amandaghahremani.com offer reflections based on HRC's investigation into the Wagner Group in Mali / @opiniojuris.bsky.social:
opiniojuris.org/2025/07/17/s...

Opinion: Canada must come off the sidelines of international justice We are shying away from our historic support of the ICC, heralding a dark turn in our foreign policy

Is #Canada’s silence amid a new round of US attacks against the International Criminal Court a sign that we are moving to the sidelines of international justice? @alexneve.bsky.social + I explain why this is a cowardly decision in @theglobeandmail.com #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Symposium on PMSCs: Who is Responsible? When Private Military Companies Aren’t Completely Private [Lindsay Freeman is the director of the Technology, Law & Policy program at the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley School of Law. She led the drafting of the United Nations’ Berkeley Pr…

When a private military+security company operates as a state proxy, but works for another state client, which state(s) should ultimately be responsible? @lindsaysfreeman.bsky.social + I offer reflections based on our team’s investigation into the Wagner Group in Mali. opiniojuris.org/2025/07/17/s...

"This devolution of civilization and show of savagery is no longer just the stuff of overwrought fiction. It exists today as a real-world horror — broadcast on the open internet for the world to witness." @lindsaysfreeman.bsky.social for @lawfaremedia.org:
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/war-...

A confidential brief urges the ICC to investigate Wagner's promotion of atrocities in West Africa The International Criminal Court is reviewing a confidential legal report arguing that the Russia-linked Wagner group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa...

"As the world largely focuses on wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, the Sahel has become the deadliest place on earth for extremism," —@monikapronczuk.bsky.social + @smednick.bsky.social / @apnews.com highlighting our ICC submission re. the Wagner Group’s atrocities in Mali: apnews.com/article/wagn...

ICE memo outlines plan to deport migrants to countries where they are not citizens The dramatic shift in policy could result in thousands of immigrants being deported to places where they lack family ties or even a common language.

Breaking news: Federal immigration officers may deport immigrants with as little as six hours’ notice to countries other than their own, even without assurances that the arrivals will be safe from persecution or torture, a top official said.

"“Whoever they spot, they kill” - @972mag.com details how Israeli forces have learned from the Ukraine war & are adapting thousands of Chinese-made quadcopter drones & using them to drop grenades & other explosive weapons on civilians in Gaza www.972mag.com/drones-grena...

US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese over Israel criticism UN rapporteur appears to dismiss the Trump administration penalties, calling them ‘mafia-style intimidation techniques’.

Lashing out at the courage & conviction of Francesca Albanese for exposing the culpability of governments & corporations and demanding that there be justice & accountability for genocide in Gaza only serves to make the truth she speaks resound louder & clearer.

#Canada’s silence is a stunning failure to support the #ICC at a time when international crimes are being committed across 🌎 with callous disregard for international law + the independence of the judiciary at a court meant to work impartially, without political interference. #cdnpoli #genocide

Situation in Afghanistan: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II issues arrest warrants for Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani Today, 8 July 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) has issued,  in the context of the Situation of Afghanistan, warrants of arrest for Mr Haibatullah A...

🚨 #Afghanistan 🚨

The #ICC issues arrest #warrants for the Supreme Leader of the #Taliban, Haibatullah Akhundzada, and its Chief Justice, Abdul Hakim Haqqani

Both are wanted for the Crime Against Humanity of persecution, on the basis of #gender

www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...

"Our government should listen to the courageous crowds fighting to uphold democracy & heed their warnings about U.S. authoritarianism. Instead, Prime Minister Mark Carney has bowed to Trump & his xenophobia," writes @amandaghahremani.com.

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www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Now that a Canadian has died in U.S. immigration custody, Canada can no longer justify U.S. exceptionalism At a time when Canada should be distinguishing itself from the U.S. and reaffirming our values, which include human rights, dignity and equality for all, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration

"Our government should listen to the courageous crowds fighting to uphold democracy and heed their warnings about U.S. authoritarianism. Instead, Prime Minster Mark Carney has bowed to Trump's and his xenophobia." - @amandaghahremani.com: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... #cdnpoli #BillC2

Now that a Canadian has died in U.S. immigration custody, Canada can no longer justify U.S. exceptionalism At a time when Canada should be distinguishing itself from the U.S. and reaffirming our values, which include human rights, dignity and equality for all, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration

"... in what reality is the U.S. safe for asylum-seekers and refugees who are among the world’s most vulnerable populations and many of whom identify as LGBTIQ+?"

Compelling call from @amandaghahremani.com for Canada to scrap the #STCA with the USA.

Now that a Canadian has died in U.S. immigration custody, Canada can no longer justify U.S. exceptionalism At a time when Canada should be distinguishing itself from the U.S. and reaffirming our values, which include human rights, dignity and equality for all, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration

At a time when #Canada should be distinguishing itself from the #US and reaffirming values of human rights, dignity + equality for all, PM Carney‘s administration is doing the opposite through the Strong Borders Act. I explain the dangers in @thestar.com #Cdnpoli

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

"In West Africa...there is a new band of online influencers: war influencers" @lindsaysfreeman.bsky.social @hrcberkeley.bsky.social details how the Wagner group + other PMCs use Telegram to terrorize - and details 1st steps to accountability www.lawfaremedia.org/article/war-...

Opinion: As our allies abandon the Ottawa Convention against landmines, Canada must publicly defend it The NATO summit is the ideal place to push back on five allies’ efforts to withdraw from our namesake treaty, which bans the use of explosives that typically kill civilians

As our allies abandon the Ottawa Convention against landmines, Canada must publicly defend it, writes HRC Researcher @amandaghahremani.com:
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: As our allies abandon the Ottawa Convention against landmines, Canada must publicly defend it The NATO summit is the ideal place to push back on five allies’ efforts to withdraw from our namesake treaty, which bans the use of explosives that typically kill civilians

Five of #Canada’s allies recently announced their intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention against landmines. In my op-ed for the @theglobeandmail.com, I explain the dangers + why Canada should make it a diplomatic priority to dissuade them. #Cdnpoli

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Thanks, Alex!

Opinion: As our allies abandon the Ottawa Convention against landmines, Canada must publicly defend it The NATO summit is the ideal place to push back on five allies’ efforts to withdraw from our namesake treaty, which bans the use of explosives that typically kill civilians

"There is no better way for Canada to honour the legacy of our namesake treaty than by being a strong leader, once again, at this critical juncture."

Timely urgent reminder & call to action from
@amandaghahremani.com.

It just keeps getting worse. With recent reports of Trump planning to send immigrants (including possibly asylum-seekers & refugees) to #Libya & #Rwanda, it’s all the more urgent for #Canada to withdraw from the #SafeThirdCountry Agreement. For context, read my piece in @thestar.com 👇 #cdnpoli

After only 100 days, it’s already clear Trump’s America is not to be trusted. This is what Canada must now do The Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. is predicated on the U.S. in fact being safe. It no longer is, writes Amanda Ghahremani.

HRC Research Fellow @amandaghahremani.com calls for Canada to end their designation of the United States as a "third safe country" for @thestar.com:

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

After only 100 days, it’s already clear Trump’s America is not to be trusted. This is what Canada must now do The Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. is predicated on the U.S. in fact being safe. It no longer is, writes Amanda Ghahremani.

In the last 100 days, the U.S. has rapidly descended towards authoritarianism & proven it is not a “safe third country” for refugees & asylum-seekers. I explain in @thestar.com why #Canada needs to wake up & suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement, now.

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

"Of all the professions, lawyers should be the most ardent protectors of these rights. It’s a shame to see some Canadian lawyers actively eroding these values."

Free Expression Under Attack - Open Canada In Canada, a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian chocolate entrepreneur Tareq Hadhad is cancelled by The Advocates’ Society

A prominent legal org in Canada disinvited Syrian-Canadian entrepreneur & peace activist Tareq Hadhad from its annual gala because he called violence in Gaza a genocide. HRC Research Fellow @amandaghahremani.com + @alexneve.bsky.social explain the harms to free speech:
opencanada.org/free-express...

First, @advocates-soc.bsky.social uninvites
Tareq Hadhad as guest speaker; second, they cancel their gala rather than rise to responsibility to remedy their own attack on free speech. Writing in Open Canada, @amandaghahremani.com & I call on them to meaningfully recommit to defending free speech.

Free Expression Under Attack - Open Canada In Canada, a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian chocolate entrepreneur Tareq Hadhad is cancelled by The Advocates’ Society

#Canada’s largest legal society disinvited a prominent Syrian-Canadian entrepreneur + peace activist from its annual gala because he called the violence in #Gaza a #genocide. @alexneve.bsky.social and I explain how this is a troubling attack on free speech.

opencanada.org/free-express...