Ever wondered how many articles in conflict studies that use human subjects research discuss the ethics of their project in the final publication? We did. And the answer we found was that only around one third mention anything about ethics...
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Abstract. Research on conflict frequently employs data collection methods that involve interaction with human subjects. Given the ethical issues raised by
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How did the pandemic affect access to asylum? New data viz collaboration with @lmourad.bsky.socialdataviz.unhcr.org/products/got...
Given these truths, we must call for multiple solutions. Those who wish to flee must have access to asylum. The bombing must stop. And the right of return must be ensured.
***It is only the looming threat of expulsion that allows Egypt to get away with keeping the border closed,. This same threat, paired with no guarantee of return, means that humanitarian action taken to help people flee could also facilitate crimes against humanity.***
At the same time, not one more civilian should be killed, unable to access refuge. This is why the right *to seek* asylum exists, and why states are forbidden from sending refugees back to danger.
The spectre of past displacement, evidence of intent to expel now, and desire of many Palestinians to stay must be heeded.
So what does a humanitarian solution look like? We argue that, like many other issues that have come up in this moment, we must hold multiple truths.
Such tactics make it near-impossible for anyone, not just Hamas, to live in Gaza. As Israel forces civilians to flee to even more limited areas, it’s unclear what will remain for them to return to.
3) The scale and tactics of the violence also matter. Damaging or destroying more than 45% of all housing, laying siege to a territory and denying civilians access to food, water and fuel coerces people to seek safety elsewhere.