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Expert Witness is a podcast on the intersection of international law, human rights and public policy. Hosted by Sondos Asem, Middle East Eye news editor.

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In this episode of Expert Witness, Middle East Eye news editor Sondos Asem speaks to Martin Griffiths, the former UN aid chief to discuss the latest in Gaza and Sudan, where two of the worst humanitarian crises in the world have been taking place ove... more

Ben Saul is the UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights and the Challis Chair of International Law at the University of Sydney. In this episode of Expert Witness, he discusses the legal implications of US President Donald Trump's ... more

In this in-depth interview, Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, the chair of The Hague Group, discusses why nine states launched a coalition in January 2025 to hold Israel accountable under international law.

Filming date: 17 March 2025, London

What is the future of Unrwa, the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees?

In this episode of Expert Witness, Unrwa chief and Swiss-Italian humanitarian Philippe Lazzarini talks to Middle East Eye’s news editor Sondos Asem on the current humanitarian s... more

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Martin Griffiths
Former United Nations aid chief with over 50 years of experience as a humanitarian, British diplomat, and conflict mediator.
Episode: Martin Griffiths: Has the UN failed to prevent two genocides in Gaza and Sudan?
Ben Saul
UN Special Rapporteur on Counterterrorism and Human Rights and Challis Chair of International Law at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: UN rapporteur Ben Saul on Gaza, Unrwa and the legality of arms transfers to Israel
Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla
Chair of The Hague Group
Episode: What is The Hague Group? | Interview with Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla
Sarah Leah Whitson
Executive Director of the US-based rights group Dawn
Dawn
Episode: Can Biden be tried for war crimes in Gaza? | Sarah Leah Whitson
Francesca Albanese
International human rights lawyer and UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories
United Nations
Episode: 'International law on a knife's edge': Francesca Albanese on genocide and global complicity
Tom Dannenbaum
Professor of international law at the Fletcher School at Tufts University and expert on starvation in armed conflict.
Fletcher School, Tufts University
Episode: Starvation, famine and failure to prevent genocide in Gaza | Tom Dannenbaum

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Sondos Asem
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The future of the UN agency for Palestinians | Unrwa's Philippe Lazzarini
Q: What do you make of the statements regarding the intent of a full military occupation?
There are indications of plans to fully occupy Gaza, causing fear among the Palestinians of losing their land.
The future of the UN agency for Palestinians | Unrwa's Philippe Lazzarini
Q: Could you please update us on the situation in Gaza right now?
The nutritional situation is catastrophic with half a million people at risk of starvation, and aid access is severely restricted.
How can the ICC be protected against sanctions? | Meg Satterthwaite
Q: Do you think it's in the interest of the US to engage with the court rather than undermine it?
Satterthwaite strongly believes that US engagement with the ICC is crucial for accountability and collaboration in international justice efforts against serious crimes.
How can the ICC be protected against sanctions? | Meg Satterthwaite
Q: How should the international community respond to Trump's sanctions in order to protect the court?
She suggests that member states should defend the court through strong statements urging the US to withdraw its sanctions and consider activating the EU's blocking statute as a protective measure.
How can the ICC be protected against sanctions? | Meg Satterthwaite
Q: Based on the Rome Statute, does the ICC have jurisdiction to prosecute Israeli and US leaders for war crimes, even if neither country is party to the statute?
Satterthwaite states that the ICC can have jurisdiction over crimes occurring in territories of state parties, which applies to the situation in Palestine, allowing prosecution regardless of whether involved countries have signed the statute.

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