Francois Naaman
@FrancoisNaaman1
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Francois Naaman is a Juris Doctor candidate at Columbia Law School and holds degrees in international law and public affairs from the Sorbonne, with professional experience at the United Nations and international legal NGOs.
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Fairness on the Security Council: Rediscovering the Duty to Abstain
May 13, 2025
Francois Naaman
Background The principle nemo iudex in causa sua—no one should be a judge in their own cause—has deep roots in international law, yet its codification in the UN Charter has often been disregarded. Article 27(3) requires a State that is a party to a dispute to abstain from voting on related Security Council resolutions under…
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Fairness on the Security Council: Rediscovering the Duty to Abstain
May 13, 2025
Francois Naaman
Background The principle nemo iudex in causa sua—no one should be a judge in their own cause—has deep roots in international law, yet its codification in the UN Charter has often been disregarded. Article 27(3) requires a State that is a party to a dispute to abstain from voting on related Security Council resolutions under…