Akingbolahan Adeniran is an international accountability practitioner and independent consultant, working as an independent investigator and a rule of law consultant. In this video, Mr. Adeniran speaks about the potential role civilians, including lawyers, human rights defenders, and journalists, can play in documentation efforts during ongoing conflicts. He emphasises that such efforts can contribute to justice and accountability in the aftermath of conflicts, while cautioning that this should be done responsibly and abiding by ethical considerations such as the “Do no harm” principle. Lastly, the discussion extends to Mr. Adeniran’s distinguished career in international criminal law, prompting him to reflect on a moment he holds with pride.
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00:02 Role of civilians in contributing to justice and accountability efforts during ongoing conflicts.
03:20 Ethical consideration when documenting human rights violations and international crimes.
10:02 Proudest moment in international criminal law career.
