Sara Segneri
@saraedill.bsky.social
ICL and human rights attorney. Sanctions and financial crime specialist. Vice-Chair Intl Bar Assoc. War Crimes Committee.
I weighed in on this troubling case, “It goes against the meaning and intent of the sanctions programmes if UK government employees around the world are allowed to disregard sanctions or potentially utilise their personal income from the UK government to pay sanctioned entities.”
Questions for UK embassy in Tel Aviv over employee who owns home in illegal settlement
Questions for UK embassy in Tel Aviv over employee who owns home in illegal settlement
Embassy’s employment of Gila Ben-Yakov Phillips is potentially violation of UK sanctions law, say experts
The British embassy in Tel Aviv may have broken both UK sanctions law and UK government security policies by employing an Israeli citizen who owns a home in an illegal settlement in occupied Palestine, legal experts have said.
The embassy’s deputy head of corporate services and HR, Gila Ben-Yakov Phillips, moved to Kerem Reim in 2022. She listed a house she bought there as her home address on financial documents at the time. Continue reading...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I weighed in on this troubling case, “It goes against the meaning and intent of the sanctions programmes if UK government employees around the world are allowed to disregard sanctions or potentially utilise their personal income from the UK government to pay sanctioned entities.”
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Today, on behalf of our client, Saleh AlJafarawi, we filed complaints and demands for investigations and accountability for his kidnapping, torture, and murder, as well as for the censorship of his speech during his life & work as a journalist. Read more:
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Today, on behalf of our client, Saleh AlJafarawi, we filed complaints and demands for investigations and accountability for his kidnapping, torture, and murder, as well as for the censorship of his speech during his life & work as a journalist. Read more:
Today, on behalf of our client, Saleh AlJafarawi, we filed complaints and demands for investigations and accountability for his kidnapping, torture, and murder, as well as for the censorship of his speech during his life & work as a journalist. Read more:
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Today, on behalf of our client, Saleh AlJafarawi, we filed complaints and demands for investigations and accountability for his kidnapping, torture, and murder, as well as for the censorship of his speech during his life & work as a journalist. Read more:
What the UNSC, Arab League, and nations should do in response to Israel's strike on #Qatar (and the ongoing war crimes in Gaza): arms embargo, financial sanctions, targeted human rights sanctions, trade restrictions (dual use, surveillance), ICJ litigation, support of the ICC.
September 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
What the UNSC, Arab League, and nations should do in response to Israel's strike on #Qatar (and the ongoing war crimes in Gaza): arms embargo, financial sanctions, targeted human rights sanctions, trade restrictions (dual use, surveillance), ICJ litigation, support of the ICC.
By declaring an intent to strike “all nations who harbor terrorists”, Israel is effectively asserting a unilateral right to use force on GCC soil – a stance that blatantly contravenes international law and the UN Charter’s respect for territorial integrity. A fact almost unanimously stated at UNSC
September 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
By declaring an intent to strike “all nations who harbor terrorists”, Israel is effectively asserting a unilateral right to use force on GCC soil – a stance that blatantly contravenes international law and the UN Charter’s respect for territorial integrity. A fact almost unanimously stated at UNSC
My statements today unequivocally condemning Israel’s strikes on #Qatar as a violation of international law.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
My statements today unequivocally condemning Israel’s strikes on #Qatar as a violation of international law.
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‘I think the key for this case, and taking this outside the situation in Gaza, is that it raises serious questions about who can hold the UK government accountable to its international obligations when the courts declare the issue off limits,’. www.ibanet.org/uk-court-rul...
UK court rules supply of fighter jet parts to Israel is lawful
The judges, while accepting that they could be used to breach international humanitarian law, ruled that the ‘acutely sensitive and political issue’ is ‘a matter for the executive, which is democratic...
www.ibanet.org
August 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
‘I think the key for this case, and taking this outside the situation in Gaza, is that it raises serious questions about who can hold the UK government accountable to its international obligations when the courts declare the issue off limits,’. www.ibanet.org/uk-court-rul...
“the government must determine whether it wants to continue in… creating a stain on the reputation of the UK government for complicity in war crimes and other atrocities and what historical narrative that it wants to be written about this particular point in history,”
www.ibanet.org/uk-court-rul...
www.ibanet.org/uk-court-rul...
UK court rules supply of fighter jet parts to Israel is lawful
The judges, while accepting that they could be used to breach international humanitarian law, ruled that the ‘acutely sensitive and political issue’ is ‘a matter for the executive, which is democratic...
www.ibanet.org
August 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“the government must determine whether it wants to continue in… creating a stain on the reputation of the UK government for complicity in war crimes and other atrocities and what historical narrative that it wants to be written about this particular point in history,”
www.ibanet.org/uk-court-rul...
www.ibanet.org/uk-court-rul...
Register now for the next IBA War Crimes Committee webinar series: “Urban warfare and increased attacks on cities and civilian populations.” An incredible panel will examine challenges to protecting civilians & providing humanitarian aid. www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
Urban warfare: challenges for the protection of civilians | International Bar Association
A webinar presented by the IBA War Crimes Committee This webinar will focus on one of the biggest problems in modern armed conflict: urban warfare and increased attacks on cities and civilian populati...
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August 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Register now for the next IBA War Crimes Committee webinar series: “Urban warfare and increased attacks on cities and civilian populations.” An incredible panel will examine challenges to protecting civilians & providing humanitarian aid. www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
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Video of IBA War Crimes Committee webinar last week on law and the arms trade now available, @ibanews.bsky.social featuring @saraedill.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social @sarahleah1.bsky.social Florence Foster, Tomas Hamilton, Daniel Moegstra and Eva Khair www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance | International Bar Association
A webinar presented by the IBA War Crimes Committee and supported by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee, IBA Business Crime Committee, IBA Criminal Law Committee, IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Asia P...
www.ibanet.org
August 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Video of IBA War Crimes Committee webinar last week on law and the arms trade now available, @ibanews.bsky.social featuring @saraedill.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social @sarahleah1.bsky.social Florence Foster, Tomas Hamilton, Daniel Moegstra and Eva Khair www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
The attacks on anyone assisting in efforts for international accountability through the ICJ and ICC continue : new US #Sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and the PLO announced today. www.state.gov/releases/off...
Sanctioning Officials of the Palestinian Authority and Members of the Palestine Liberation Organization - United States Department of State
The State Department has reported to Congress that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) are not in compliance with their commitments under the PLO Commitments Com...
www.state.gov
July 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The attacks on anyone assisting in efforts for international accountability through the ICJ and ICC continue : new US #Sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and the PLO announced today. www.state.gov/releases/off...
I spoke with IBA News about the recent UK Court decision on arms sales to #Israel, analysing the litigation brought by Al Haq and GLAN as to allegations of war crimes and IHL violations in #Palestine. Listen to the podcast here: www.ibanet.org/al-haq-arms-...
'Not for the courts'? Al Haq, the arms trade, international law and judicial scope
www.ibanet.org
July 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I spoke with IBA News about the recent UK Court decision on arms sales to #Israel, analysing the litigation brought by Al Haq and GLAN as to allegations of war crimes and IHL violations in #Palestine. Listen to the podcast here: www.ibanet.org/al-haq-arms-...
Thankful to BBC Verify for this important piece on #Gaza, and for the opportunity to contribute. “Mass shootings during civilian relief access violate core rules against targeting civilians and using starvation against them, potentially rising to war crimes," www.bbc.com/news/article...
Chaos and gunfire after month of Gaza aid plan
A month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.
www.bbc.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Thankful to BBC Verify for this important piece on #Gaza, and for the opportunity to contribute. “Mass shootings during civilian relief access violate core rules against targeting civilians and using starvation against them, potentially rising to war crimes," www.bbc.com/news/article...
Spent part of today talking to UK citizens who have family in #Iran (UK citizens). None are able to evacuate & they are getting zero support from the UK government. If Starmer and others are going to support the continued illegal bombing-the least they can do is evacuate and protect their citizens.
June 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Spent part of today talking to UK citizens who have family in #Iran (UK citizens). None are able to evacuate & they are getting zero support from the UK government. If Starmer and others are going to support the continued illegal bombing-the least they can do is evacuate and protect their citizens.
Registration is open for a timely @ibanews.bsky.social War Crimes Committee webinar: "Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance," with @sarahleah1.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social, Tom Hamilton, & Florence Foster. www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance | International Bar Association
A webinar presented by the IBA War Crimes Committee and supported by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee, IBA Business Crime Committee, IBA Criminal Law Committee, IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Asia P...
www.ibanet.org
June 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Registration is open for a timely @ibanews.bsky.social War Crimes Committee webinar: "Focus on the arms trade: state responsibility, accountability and private actor compliance," with @sarahleah1.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social, Tom Hamilton, & Florence Foster. www.ibanet.org/conference-d...
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Discussing the absolute illegality of the US strikes on #Iran nuclear facilities this morning. Segment starts at 1:24:00
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
June 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Discussing the absolute illegality of the US strikes on #Iran nuclear facilities this morning. Segment starts at 1:24:00
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
Discussing the absolute illegality of the US strikes on #Iran nuclear facilities this morning. Segment starts at 1:24:00
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
June 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Discussing the absolute illegality of the US strikes on #Iran nuclear facilities this morning. Segment starts at 1:24:00
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
www.youtube.com/live/X5WWQqd...
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Very interesting @satariano.bsky.social and @jeannasmialek.bsky.social article in the @nytimes.com on how US sanctions affect the #ICC's tech infrastructure. Includes a quote from the excellent @saraedill.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/t...
Europe’s Growing Fear: How Trump Might Use U.S. Tech Dominance Against It
www.nytimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Very interesting @satariano.bsky.social and @jeannasmialek.bsky.social article in the @nytimes.com on how US sanctions affect the #ICC's tech infrastructure. Includes a quote from the excellent @saraedill.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/t...
Excellent piece examining Trump’s sanctions on the Intl Criminal Court and impacts for tech companies. “the Trump administration was increasingly using sanctions and executive orders to target international institutions, universities and other organizations” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/t...
Europe’s Growing Fear: How Trump Might Use U.S. Tech Dominance Against It
www.nytimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Excellent piece examining Trump’s sanctions on the Intl Criminal Court and impacts for tech companies. “the Trump administration was increasingly using sanctions and executive orders to target international institutions, universities and other organizations” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/t...
In times of armed conflict, illicit financial flows fuel the violence. From money laundering to the financing of non-state armed groups, or funding the arms trade for sanctioned gov't entities, these mechanisms undermine peace, exploit local economies, and blur the lines between crime and conflict.
June 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
In times of armed conflict, illicit financial flows fuel the violence. From money laundering to the financing of non-state armed groups, or funding the arms trade for sanctioned gov't entities, these mechanisms undermine peace, exploit local economies, and blur the lines between crime and conflict.
Discussed the Iran - Israel conflict and international humanitarian law violations and risks. Full interview starts at 44 minutes www.youtube.com/live/oscscSA...
June 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Discussed the Iran - Israel conflict and international humanitarian law violations and risks. Full interview starts at 44 minutes www.youtube.com/live/oscscSA...
Timely report from UK Parliament Int'l Development Committee: "Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding IHL and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid," including strong recommendations on accountability, sanctions, & arms transfers. committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...
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June 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Timely report from UK Parliament Int'l Development Committee: "Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding IHL and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid," including strong recommendations on accountability, sanctions, & arms transfers. committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...
Thread #Iran - #Israel:
When a nation like Israel repeatedly violates IHL and ICL with complete impunity, and is continually supplied with weapons, intelligence, and political cover by powerful states, it is not surprising when it escalates military action and commits further violations in Iran.
When a nation like Israel repeatedly violates IHL and ICL with complete impunity, and is continually supplied with weapons, intelligence, and political cover by powerful states, it is not surprising when it escalates military action and commits further violations in Iran.
June 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I’m honored to speak at this important event on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where I’ll focus on the urgent issue of conflict-related sexual violence. This remains a horrific and widespread atrocity in the DRC.
June 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I’m honored to speak at this important event on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where I’ll focus on the urgent issue of conflict-related sexual violence. This remains a horrific and widespread atrocity in the DRC.
Important legal proceedings to watch as to the investigation of UK involvement in CIA torture. Thankful as always for the work of @redress.org . #humanrights #torture #Guantanamo redress.org/news/uk-face...
UK Faces Unprecedented Trial Over Alleged Role in CIA Torture of Al-Hawsawi
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June 12, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Important legal proceedings to watch as to the investigation of UK involvement in CIA torture. Thankful as always for the work of @redress.org . #humanrights #torture #Guantanamo redress.org/news/uk-face...