Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Did the Islamic State commit genocide against Christians in Iraq?
1st Edition
Published on 10. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
404 pages
978-3-86269-267-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book investigates the legal nature and criminal responsibility of ISIL/DAESH's crimes against civilians in Iraq, especially Christians. The author examines whether these crimes constitute genocide or persecution as crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute, based on the actus reus and mens rea of the perpetrators. The book draws on hundreds of cases from international criminal tribunals and offers a significant and original contribution to the study of genocide and crimes against humanity.
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Áquila Mazzinghy is a lawyer, researcher, professor, policy analyst, and humanitarian photographer. He is a Ph.D. in International Criminal Law (Koç University, Turkey, 2021). He also holds a master's degree in international Humanitarian Law (Washington College of Law, WashingtonDC, US, 2009) and a bachelor of laws degree (LL.B, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil, 2008). Dr. Mazzinghy teaches Public International Law, International Criminal Law, and International Human Rights Law. He has also served as an intern in several capacities, such as the Mission Permanente du Brésil auprès de l'ONU à Genève. His research and policy analysis work focuses on international crimes committed against children, children affected by the foreign fighter phenomenon, due process rights of children, "Freedom of Religion or Belief" (FoRB), and religious persecution. With his photography career, he wants people to see the suffering world through the eyes of his lens. He uses his storytelling skills to inform, provoke discussion, and inspire action.