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Two journalists, one haircut, tons of opinions on international justice. Hosted by @janethanderson.bsky.social and @svdberg.bsky.social. Find us wherever you get your podcasts.

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Justice Update – ICC Sharpens its Focus on Belarus Lithuania has sparked an ICC a preliminary inquiry by submitting a referral to investigate Belarus for crimes against humanity.

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Crimes against Humanity are now being formally investigated by the ICC after Lithuania presented evidence to the court 6 months ago. What are the allegations? Listen to this week’s #throwback episode to hear more about how all this began to unfold.

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13.03.2026 16:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social @jeannesulzer.bsky.social @justiceinfo.bsky.social

12.03.2026 12:39 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Over 150 Universal Jurisdiction cases are on the books currently in France. How are they going? Who is making them happen? And why now?

Episode out now👇
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#AsymmetricalHaircuts #podcast #pod #internationallaw #internationaljustice #thehague #warcrimes

12.03.2026 12:38 👍 5 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0

Listen tomorrow to hear how the special role of NGOs also plays a part and how asylum applications have also boosted the numbers. But can France process so many cases? With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social @jeannesulzer.bsky.social @justiceinfo.bsky.social

11.03.2026 16:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Out tomorrow - Why are there so many Universal Jurisdiction cases suddenly popping up in France? Is it a new approach or more investigations? Jeanne Sulzer explains

#AsymmetricalHaircuts #podcast #pod #internationallaw #internationaljustice #thehague #warcrimes #reporting #accountability #france

11.03.2026 16:55 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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Report Offers New Evidence of Starvation Crimes in Darfur Two leading international law scholars analyze a report from the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab on evidence of starvation crimes in Darfur.

A new Yale HRL report on Sudan "provides compelling evidence relevant to multiple RSF starvation crimes in the vicinity of El-Fasher, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide."

New from me and @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social:

www.justsecurity.org/131508/repor...

10.03.2026 13:59 👍 12 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 1

For the #ICC & for #Sudan policymakers, esp. in third states: our @justsecurity.org companian piece by @oonahathaway.bsky.social & @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social for legal analysis: www.justsecurity.org/131508/repor... cc @hrl-yalesph.bsky.social

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“As rain poured down on the city of 10 million people on Sunday morning, authorities warned of toxic acid rain and many residents woke up with pain in their throat and eyes burning.”

Iranians describe scenes of catastrophe after Tehran’s oil depots bombed www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

09.03.2026 05:15 👍 28 🔁 25 💬 2 📌 1
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Episode 138 – Breaking the Law with Samuel Moyn Samuel Moyn on Israel and the US attacks on Iran in international law. Do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on our website inclu…

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Over the past week, the US and Israel have launched coordinated attacks across Iran - and not for the first time. In our #throwback episode this week @samuelmoyn.bsky.social discussed how the US has long been bending if not breaking the laws of war.

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05.03.2026 20:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social with Caroline Davidson and support @justiceinfo.bsky.social

#AsymmetricalHaircuts #podcast #internationallaw #internationaljustice #warcrimes #reporting #accountability #ICC #Genocide #crimesagainsthumanity

05.03.2026 17:16 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Episode 152 – No Court for Old Men with Caroline Davidson What are rights and wrongs of putting very old people on trial for atrocity crimes? With Caroline Davidson of Williamette University. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. …

Out Now: What considerations do judges have to have in mind when deciding if the trial of an elderly defendant - maybe suffering illness or cognitive decline - should go ahead. We have many examples to bring into the discussion.

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05.03.2026 17:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social Caroline Davidson with support from @justiceinfo.bsky.social

#AsymmetricalHaircuts #internationaljustice #warcrimes #accountability #ICTY #ICTR #ICC #Genocide #crimesagainsthumanity #Chile #Serbia #Bosnia #Philippines #Duterte #Kabuga #Mladic

04.03.2026 16:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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What are the issues in putting very elderly defendants on trial for atrocity crimes? And what has been the practice up to now? Podcast out tomorrow!

04.03.2026 16:27 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Justice Update – Is Universal Jurisdiction Argentina-Style Working? Argentina is the go-to spot for Universal Jurisdiction – why? If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on…

TRANSCRIPT OUT NOW 📝
A transcript for our latest episode on universal jurisdiction in Argentina is now available on the Asymmetrical Haircuts website. Follow the link to read. 👇

www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...

03.03.2026 15:26 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

with @ezejim.bsky.social Maia Czarny, and Bénédict De Moerloose
presented by @janethanderson.bsky.social and @svdberg.bsky.social with support from @justiceinfo.bsky.social

02.03.2026 13:10 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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ICYMI: Why does everyone head to Argentina to file Universal Jurisdiction cases? Is Argentina able to process them all and provide justice for victims in Myanmar Iran Ukraine Colombia Venezuela and more?

Listen here to the experts 🎙️ www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...

02.03.2026 13:04 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you to Janet and Stephanie for putting together a very important episode of Asymmetrical Haircuts on Universal Jurisdiction in Argentina. While rules disintegrate, international criminal law lives well in Argentina…for now.

02.03.2026 02:18 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

@janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social

27.02.2026 10:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The War Criminals Book Club Ep. 33 - Argentina, 1985 | Asymmetrical Haircuts Get more from Asymmetrical Haircuts on Patreon

Out now on #Patreon!
For our bonus episode of the War Criminals Book Club, we reviewed the movie Argentina, 1985 and the legacy of the trial against the military junta in the field of international justice

Check it out and consider supporting us: www.patreon.com/posts/war-cr...

27.02.2026 10:54 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Episode 143 – Disinformation in the Philippines with Benjie Aquino Stef, Benjie and Janet in The Hague Humanity Hub A complex legal shuffle is going on in The Hague currently, where the former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte is being held at the Inte…

Confirmation hearings have been going on at the ICC for former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte - is ‘fake news’ circulating? Listen to our #throwback episode, where we discuss all things misinformation from a civil society perspective.

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26.02.2026 16:44 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

@janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social
With the support of @justiceinfo.bsky.social

26.02.2026 13:44 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Justice Update – Is Universal Jurisdiction Argentina-Style Working? Argentina is the go-to spot for Universal Jurisdiction – why? If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background information on…

Out now!
When looking at Universal Jurisdiction cases, #Argentina is the go-to spot

But why? And will this very open system continue in the current political climate?
We asked Maia Czarny, @ezejim.bsky.social & Bénédict De Moerloose

Listen 👇
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26.02.2026 13:44 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1

@janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social @justiceinfo.bsky.social

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25.02.2026 16:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Expertise, resources & stamina - What are the challenges to prosecuting Universal Jurisdiction cases?

With Maia Czarny, @ezejim.bsky.social, Bénédict De Moerloose we explore the Argentine context, and what better case study than a country that has seen cases from around the world

Out tomorrow!

25.02.2026 16:37 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 2
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Justice Update – Duterte in The Hague Former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity. Stephanie and Janet discuss how it happened and what it means for the ICC

This week the confirmation of charges for former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will begin at the ICC. If you want to understand more about the extraordinary circumstances surrounding Duterte’s arrest, listen to our #throwback episode this week.

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20.02.2026 15:36 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Episode 151 – Corporate Crime Litigation in Latin America Corporate crime cases in Latin America – why are they leading the field? If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background inf…

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In this week’s episode, we delve into corporate complicity and take a look at the emerging strategic litigation cases taking place across Latin America. Use the link to follow along with a transcript 👇

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17.02.2026 23:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Episode 151 – Corporate Crime Litigation in Latin America Corporate crime cases in Latin America – why are they leading the field? If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background inf…

Amnesty's Legal Advisor Roi Bachmutsky & Gabriel Pereira of ANDHES spoke with with Janet and Stephanie of the @asymmetricalh.bsky.social podcast about our Corporate Crimes Handbook & the cutting edge cases being brought across Latin America.

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16.02.2026 12:44 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Justice Connection – Kosovo Timewarp Former Kosovo president is on trial in The Hague – Janet and Stephanie outline the case

This week, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers hears the final arguments in its most high-profile trial. Our #Throwback episode this week is all about how we got here. A transcript for this episode is now also available on the Asymmetrical Haircuts website. 👇

www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...

13.02.2026 12:27 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

@janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social

12.02.2026 16:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Episode 151 – Corporate Crime Litigation in Latin America Corporate crime cases in Latin America – why are they leading the field? If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the background inf…

Poisoned waterways. The funding of terror groups. Torture. We might expect this from extremists but…what about multinational corporations? Today’s pod is all about alleged corporate crimes and strategic litigation across Latin America.

Episode out now👇
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