On 25 September 2017, Egypt lost a great man and a colossus of the legal field. Cherif Bassiouni, has been given many names, including ‘father of international criminal law' and ‘global champion of justice'. He led a fascinating life and leaves an (...)
International law offers a range of practical measures that can be taken against states sponsoring terrorism, writes Karim A. Youssef
Terrorism — aggression, violence and intimidation for political, ideological or religious ends — is inherently (...)
A few days ago, Israeli television aired a documentary about war crimes committed in Sinai by the Israeli army in 1967. The allegations relate to the execution of 250 unarmed Egyptian POWs by an Israeli unit at the end of the Six Days War, after the (...)
As Arab states edge towards peace with Israel we should commemorate and give due credit to the man who took the first step on that path, writes Karim Yehia Youssef*
This month marks the 28th anniversary of the return of Sinai to Egypt. As we (...)
Karim Yehia Youssef* reviews possible routes for holding Israel to account for war crimes committed in 1967 and 1956
A few days ago, Israeli television aired a documentary about war crimes committed in Sinai by the Israeli army in 1967. The (...)
The cogwheels are in motion and heated elections at the Bar Association are eminent. But, asks Karim Yehia Abu Youssef*, what of the education system that produces all these lawyers in the first place?
"Are you out of your mind?" was family and (...)
