Yousuf Syed Khan
@yousufsyedkhan
Investigations Manager @LegalActionWW. Nonresident Senior Fellow @AtlanticCouncil. #Starvation | Prev @UN atrocity inquiries: Syria, S. Sudan, Belarus, Ethiopia
The object of Cox's rant du jour has spent most of his adult life investigating human-rights abuses in Afghanistan, Iraq, South Sudan, and Ukraine. Too bad Yousuf's opinions don't count because he hasn't "advised commanders on LOAC for real-time targeting decisions in combat."
I see Yousuf here is committed to acting like an asshole just like his idol @kevinjonheller so often does. That's ok, I have no problem responding to you in the same way I do to Kevin when he is acting like an asshole. You'll notice I pointed out 3 aspects of my 22 year military…
At least Dr. Brian L. Cox is consistent about one thing: he doesn't think someone is entitled to an opinion on IHL unless they have "advised commanders on LOAC for real-time targeting decisions in combat." Zip it, civvies. Maybe try baking scones?
I see Yousuf here is committed to acting like an asshole just like his idol @kevinjonheller so often does. That's ok, I have no problem responding to you in the same way I do to Kevin when he is acting like an asshole. You'll notice I pointed out 3 aspects of my 22 year military…
Do you think this plane jumping can compete with these four? 🤡
I see Yousuf here is committed to acting like an asshole just like his idol @kevinjonheller so often does. That's ok, I have no problem responding to you in the same way I do to Kevin when he is acting like an asshole. You'll notice I pointed out 3 aspects of my 22 year military…
Add my other favourite scholars who have never jumped out of planes. @JaninaDill (who you feel justified in saying doesn't get to have an opinion on IHL because she's not a qualified lawyer and wasn't in the military), @tomdannenbaum, and & @AdHaque110. How small do you feel next…
I see Yousuf here is committed to acting like an asshole just like his idol @kevinjonheller so often does. That's ok, I have no problem responding to you in the same way I do to Kevin when he is acting like an asshole. You'll notice I pointed out 3 aspects of my 22 year military…
I am lucky to call Jérôme a dear friend. His thoughts here are an important reflection that we all contend with, and I am super proud of him for standing out. Bravo, Jérôme.
Why do Some Wars Matter More Than Others? And Why Must That Change? opiniojuris.org/2025/06/24/why…
Ah yes, somehow Iranians are supposed to rise up as they are evacuating their homes and sleeping on blankets outside as food is rationed. A quick search tells me you grew up in the USSR but clearly you haven’t experienced war. This is so unserious.
The Iranian people had a window of opportunity to take back their country. They didn't take it. I am surprised, to say the least. I was rooting for them. Now with this "ceasefire" that Trump/Vance pushed, they're in for another mile. The Ayatollahs maintain their stronghold. It…
Not you citing the West Point Lieber Studies series… You could cite my chapter (also written by a non-military person) on how commissions of inquiry shape IHL. Or better yet, cite Sandy Sivakumaran’s work, which is truly foundational, and fun fact: he’s never worn a uniform…
It's interesting that Yousuf mentions @JaninaDill @tomdannenbaum & @AdHaque110 as his "other favourite scholars who have never jumped out of planes" in a discussion involving professional background between him, me & @kevinjonheller today. These are among the same academics who…
I don’t care about your threats. Enjoy it
I've got plenty to say in response, Yousuf - don't you worry about that. But my Twitter fingers are busy taking care of other stuff I actually regard as important. I'll get back to you in due course, but I can tell you the exchange won't unfold favorably for you from here. Not my…
Waiting for your Twitter fingers! Come on, write seven paragraphs about how you’re better than them….
I see Yousuf here is committed to acting like an asshole just like his idol @kevinjonheller so often does. That's ok, I have no problem responding to you in the same way I do to Kevin when he is acting like an asshole. You'll notice I pointed out 3 aspects of my 22 year military…
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I see Yousuf here is committed to acting like an asshole just like his idol @kevinjonheller so often does. That's ok, I have no problem responding to you in the same way I do to Kevin when he is acting like an asshole. You'll notice I pointed out 3 aspects of my 22 year military…
Hey @kevinjonheller, STFU until you’ve jumped out of planes man……
You'll notice I didn't say anything about Kevin being unapproachable or not up for a nuanced discussion. A person can be approachable & still have a reputation as an asshole. This exchange is a good example. Given the timing of Kevin's initial post, I assume he follows Voting…
On Tuesday, the @IntlCrimCourt issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Hibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani over crimes against women and girls. @SLPJustice’s @azadahrm, @GissouNia, and Alyssa Yamamoto unpack the implications: atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…
Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza. This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure and protection of aid workers. We count on Israel to implement every measure agreed.
Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza. This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure and protection of aid workers. We count on Israel to implement every measure agreed.
this is a fantastic new (open access) article by Carsten Stahn - on colonialism and crimes against humanity. academic.oup.com/jicj/advance-a…
"Palestinians will have to pass ‘security screening’ into the camp and then will not be allowed to leave, the defence minister told Israeli journalists" theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…
As I outlined in a recent @ICCT_TheHague piece, we are edging closer to a reality in which mass unlawful internment under the guise of humanitarian camps, in one form or another, becomes the norm in Gaza
What lessons can post-ISIS #Iraq offer for managing humanitarian camps in post-war #Gaza? In this new ICCT Analysis, @yousufsyedkhan examines the potential governance, security & repatriation challenges faced by post-war Gaza. 📄 buff.ly/KTmeRVM
Interesting, though very few sources are covering US providing advance notice to Iran. Hassan Abedini said Iran evacuated the three sites a "while ago,” which could suggest prior awareness, but not necessarily US notification (could stem from other intelligence, etc.).
Exclusive: #Iran given advance notice as US insisted attack on nuclear sites is ‘one-off’ "Reports indicate at least three B-2 bombers flying from the US dropped six 13.6 ton (30,000 lbs) Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs on #Fordow..." amwaj.media/en/media-monit… @amwajmedia
What lessons can post-ISIS #Iraq offer for managing humanitarian camps in post-war #Gaza? In this new ICCT Analysis, @yousufsyedkhan examines the potential governance, security & repatriation challenges faced by post-war Gaza. 📄 buff.ly/daQ4365
This is devastating. The quality of work @hrl_yaleSPH has produced is unparalleled & has rightly become an invaluable source in the pursuit of accountability for international crimes. The only winners from this news are perpetrators.
📢 It’s official: @HRL_YaleSPH shuts down on July 1 and ends its missions on tracking Ukraine’s abducted kids and genocide in Darfur without further funding. We will continue our work as long as we can, but we are running on fumes. See @CNN story from today below ⬇️.