June 28, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Jun 28, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. ICRC: Civilian Safety Worsening in Armed Conflicts
3. State Designates Boko Haram Leaders as Terrorists
4. Critical Bank Services for Somali Transfers Curtailed by Anti-Terrorism Regulations
5. The Rebel, the Queen and Track II Diplomacy
6. National Coalition Objects to Rep. King’s Latest Hearing
7. The State of Track II Diplomacy Two Years After the Humanitarian Law Project Decision
8. Analysis: Counterterrorism Laws Conflict with Humanitarian Action in Disaster and Conflict Zones
9. HSPI: The Future of Terrorism Finance
NEW CSN Report: Safeguarding Humanitarianism in Armed Conflict
Jun 28, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
A June 2012 report by the Charity & Security Network-Safeguarding Humanitarianism in Armed Conflict: A Call for Reconciling International Legal Obligations and Counterterrorism Measures in the United States- examines how the international humanitarian obligations of the U.S. conflict with domestic counterterrorism measures when applied to charities seeking to aid civilians in areas of armed conflict. While the negative impact of these measures has been criticized as a matter of policy and subjected to Constitutional challenges, significantly less attention has been paid to how they stack up against the international humanitarian obligations of the U.S. This report fills that gap.
June 12, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Jun 13, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. Court: State Dept. Must Act on MEK’s Status as Foreign Terrorist Organization
3. Lawsuit Targets NYPD’s Muslim Surveillance
4. FBI Training Document Equates Activism with Terrorism
5. Report: Challenges to UN Sanctions Programs
6. CRS Report on White House’s Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism
May 30, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
May 31, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. If All You Have is a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail
3. House Hearing Examines Evolution of Terrorist Financing a Decade After 9/11
4. In-DEPTH: UN Counterterrorism Framework: Key Programs and Tools
5. Benefits of Track II Diplomacy Recognized by UN General Assembly
6. Dept. of Defense Issues Civil Liberties Guidance
7. Report: Regimes Use Anti-Terrorist Financing Measures to Suppress Civil Society
8. Privacy Board Nominees Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee
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May 16, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
May 22, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
1. House Subcom. Recommends Extending Time for PVS Pilot, Requiring NGO Input
2. MEK Remains On Terror List
3. Eight Year Battle for Removal from UN Terrorism Blacklist Succeeds
4. Crises in Africa Showcase Complexity of Humanitarian Access in Conflict Zones
May 3, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
May 4, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
1. NEW: Deadly Combination: Disaster, Conflict and the U.S. Material Support Law
2. Favorable Settlement in case of Shut Down Charity KindHearts
3. What is the Financial Action Task Force and Why Nonprofits Should Care?
4. You’re Invited: Brown bag featuring Cordaid’s Lia van Broekhoven
5. Humanitarian Space: A Review of Trends and Issues
6. Track II Diplomacy: Laying the Groundwork for Peace
7. CRS Report Sheds Light on Aid to Pakistan
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April 18, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Apr 19, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
1. The Threat Behind the Homegrown Threat
2. Overcoming Islamophobia through Charity, Advocacy and Education
3. Private funding: An Emerging Trend in Humanitarian Giving
4. Governments Not the Only Major Players in Global Assistance
April 3, 2012 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Apr 5, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. The Kadi Case: Court Decisions on Due Process for Terrorist Listing Differ in EU, U.S.
3. Afghanistan IG: Security Contractors Screening in Afghanistan Inadequate (SPOT)
4. UPDATED: Treasury Data Shows Charities Not Significant Source of Terrorist Support
5. Former Fed Informant Now Suing FBI
6. U.S. Begins Process for Implementing Universal Periodic Review Recommendations
7. WikiLeaks: Private Intelligence Company Paid to Monitor Activists’ Activities
8. Report: Laying the Groundwork for Disarmament & Demobilization
9. EISF: Understanding Aid Worker Safety Statistics
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March 20, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Mar 21, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
1. Updated International Anti-Terrorist Financing Standards Problematic for Nonprofits
2. Oregon Charity Head Receives House Arrest for Violating Iran Sanctions
3. Book: The Strategy of Isolation in Somalia Has Failed
4. Treasury Investigating Former U.S. Officials’ Advocacy for Terrorist Group
5. Study Examines Zakat Organizations in Gaza (1973-2011)
6. Groups Urge Senate to Hold Confirmation Hearings to Ensure Civil Liberties are Protected
7. Letter to CIA Protests Use of Vaccinations for Intelligence Collection
8. Treasury’s 2011 Terrorist Assets Report
9. The UN and its Impact on Humanitarian Space
March 5, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Mar 6, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. UK Somalia Conference Weak on Humanitarian Focus, NGOs Host Own Meetings
3. Oxfam Report: Military Policy in Somalia Has Failed
4. Aid Workers, Nonprofits Tell State Dept. Why PVS is Wrong Approach
5. U.S. Should Heed UN Call for Mediation Strategy in Armed Conflicts
6. Developments in Prosecutions of U.S. Charities
7. Telebriefing Wrap-up : The Ongoing Crisis in Somalia
8. Report: Humanitarian Space Under Fire in Somalia (DARA)
9. Law Review Articles On Impact of Holder v. HLP
10. 10 Ways the International Community Can Address Somalia’s Humanitarian Crisis
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