Human Rights Law Marko Milanovic explores how lies by state officials, whether in authoritarian regimes or democracies, can constitute violations of international human rights, particularly when they affect freedoms of expression, the right to health, or public participation. He argues that such lies are often integral to or even sufficient for committing human rights…

Over the past two weeks, EJIL: Talk’s publications explored a host of key issues. These include developments in international criminal law, debates over state obligations arising from the war in Gaza, and the implications of Tunisia’s withdrawal from the African Court. In addition, contributions delve into the role of international lawyers and scholars in defending the…

Environmental Law Malavika Rao discusses the Kafue River spill in Zambia and questions whether the current legal responses, focused on human rights and compensation, are sufficient to address the extensive environmental damage from mining. Like other African states, Rao highlights that Zambia's environmental laws primarily view environmental harm through a human-centered…