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About Lottie Hamer

Lottie Hamer recently graduated from Sussex University with a BA in International Relations and Philosophy. She is an editorial intern at oD's terrorism section.

Articles by Lottie Hamer

Thursday 12th March

Former aides to Saddam Hussein convicted of past crimes

Lottie Hamer, 12 March 2009

Harsh sentences are dealt to former members of Saddam's government for their involvement in war crimes.

Thursday 5th March

ICC issues arrest warrant for Bashir

Lottie Hamer, 5 March 2009

The ICC sparks controversy after issuing a warrant for the arrest of Sudan's president

Thursday 19th February

Obama announces plans to double troops in Afghanistan

Lottie Hamer, 19 February 2009

17,000 additional troops are to be deployed to Afghanistan. Sudanese rebels hit by government air strikes after talks.

Thursday 12th February

Civilian loss in offensive against LRA is "catastrophic"

Lottie Hamer, 12 February 2009

Many civilians killed in LRA attacks in DRC as anti-LRA offensive intensifies

Thursday 5th February

Aid for Gaza seized by Hamas police

Lottie Hamer, 5 February 2009

Aid agency officials call on Hamas to return seized Gazan aid, while the Palestinian Justice Minister seeks Palestinian jurisdiction over Israeli actions in Gaza.

Thursday 29th January

Humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka as fighting continues

Lottie Hamer, 29 January 2009

Despite a rise in civilian deaths and continued fighting in the island country's northeast, Sri Lanka says claims of a humanitarian crisis are "exaggerated"

Thursday 22nd January