J. J. Niyo

Legitimacy, rebellion, and the sanctification of violence: Rethinking international law, theology, and human rights in Africa's armed conflicts

War and violence in Africa's postcolonial conflicts are fundamentally shaped by contested claims of legitimacy across law, politics, and religion. This article argues that the prohibition on the use of force under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter has operated asymmetrically, privileging state authority while marginalizin...