Investigating the hidden logic of enforced disappearances in (post-)conflict societies. DISACT is a 5-year ERC project led by @IKovras at @UCYOfficial.
Nicosia, Cyprus
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We’re delighted to have @AchilleasDem, @kieranmcevoy2, and @NMavronicola joining us to share their insights on Monday.
Since the issue of the Missing in Cyprus is in the news, perhaps this is an interesting workshop to attend: 3-4/11/25 in Nicosia
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Since the issue of the Missing in Cyprus is in the news, perhaps this is an interesting workshop to attend: 3-4/11/25 in Nicosia
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🗓 18-20 June 2025 | #BISA2025
We participated at the BISA Annual Conference in Belfast, where Iosif Kovras & Nikandros Ioannidis presented “The Afterlife of Violence: Strategic Exhumations in Post-Conflict Settings.”
#DISACT #PoliticalViolence #TransitionalJustice #BISA
🕵️♀️ What are we investigating in DISACT?
🧠 From the roots of the crime to its afterlife, here are our key research questions 👇
#HumanRights #PoliticalViolence #MissingPersons #EnforcedDisappearances #TransitionalJustice #Research
ALT #1 The origins of the crime: How did governments first use and justify enforced disappearances as a way to control people?
ALT #2 Disappearances During Conflict (1960s-1970s): Why do armed groups use disappearances during war or conflict?
ALT #3 Cross-Border Disappearances (2005-today): How did this crime spread around the world? Why do some regimes disappear people beyond their borders?
ALT #4 Afterlife of disappearances (1990s-today): Why are victims reburied years later? How does it shape justice and memory?
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Why study enforced disappearances in contexts of political violence?
📌 In 2020, around 1,000 people were forcibly disappeared every day across more than 95 countries
(@UNHumanRights 2021 undocs.org/A/HRC/48/57).
🕯 Families live with frozen grief.
#conflict #MissingPerson
🚨 We’re hiring! Join the ERC-funded DISACT project at the University of Cyprus 🇨🇾 as a Pre or Post-Doctoral Researcher in International Law, Human Rights & the Crime of Disappearances.
📍 Nicosia | 🗓 Apply until: 30 May 2025 | 💼jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ051
#Jobs #InternationalLaw
At the University of Warwick workshop, our PI, @IKovras, highlighted the crucial role of Truth Committees in reconciliation and moving forward. Timely discussions alongside @AchilleasDem, @MeltemSamani, @CharisPsaltis, and @nloizide.
Looking forward to the first @EcprPolViolence seminar of 2025! @Nikandros95 and Miguel Moctezuma will present on 29 Jan, 3 PM CET. Don’t miss it—register here: elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkee… #PoliticalViolence #DISACT
Join us in 2 weeks for our first seminar of 2025!
Who? Nikandros Ioannis and Miguel Moctezuma
When: Wednesday 29 January 3pm [CET]
How to join: register by completing this form: elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkee…
See you there!
![Join us for our first seminar of 2025 where we will have a panel on Political Violence of the Disappeared. Who? Nikandros Ioannis (Pompeu Fabre University) and Miguel Moctezuma (University of Oxford) When: Wednesday 29 January 3pm [CET] How to join: register by completing this form: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/120143/lomakkeet.html](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GhVPWtQXgAAI56F.png?name=orig)
ALT Join us for our first seminar of 2025 where we will have a panel on Political Violence of the Disappeared. Who? Nikandros Ioannis (Pompeu Fabre University) and Miguel Moctezuma (University of Oxford) When: Wednesday 29 January 3pm [CET] How to join: register by completing this form: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/120143/lomakkeet.html
Don’t miss this fascinating conversation featuring @IKovras, the PI of our project! 🎙️ A deep dive into how forensic technologies are changing the way societies address their violent histories. @ERC_Research #EISAVoices #ConflictResearch #ForensicScience
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🎄 The DISACT team celebrated the holiday season with a wonderful Christmas lunch! A great way to reflect on our achievements this year and look forward to the exciting projects ahead. Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful holiday season! #DISACTTeam #HolidayCelebrations
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1/ Almost a week ago, I successfully defended my PhD dissertation at @PolitiquesUPF. There are literally no words to express my gratitude to @tonirodon—his belief in me and constant support have shaped this journey in ways I will never forget. Thank you for everything.
We're excited to share our latest research, featured in @Pol_Geog_Jl! In this article, we explore the strategies behind post-conflict exhumations and the afterlife of political violence.
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Wrapping up an incredible summer of conferences! @Nikandros95 presenting The Afterlife of Violence: Strategic Exhumations in Post-Conflict Settings at the @CRS_INFO 2024 conference! This marks the final stop in our summer spree, sharing key research from our project @ERC_Research
We're thrilled to announce that @IKovras, the PI of our @ERC_Research project, has been awarded the @europeanisa Best Article prize for his paper ‘Technologies of Justice’ in @EuroJournIR! A well-deserved recognition that highlights his outstanding contributions to the field. 🥳
1/2 Honored to share that my paper ‘Technologies of Justice’ has been awarded the @europeanisa prize for Best Article in @EurojournIR in 2023! This work explores how new (forensic) technologies have reshaped how societies deal with their violent past. 🌍📚
If you're in Cologne for @europsa, don't miss this presentation!
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🌟 New Research Positions Open! 🌟
🤔 Do you speak French and/or Arabic and have a keen interest in the historical origins of political violence? Join our ERC-funded DISACT project to explore the crime of enforced disappearances.
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🔍 Seeking researchers interested in exploring the French counter-insurgency in Algeria and its lasting effects. #History #ResearchJobs
💼 Exciting opportunity for researchers in Political Science! Contribute to our ERC-funded research project on political violence. Competitive salary, full/part-time roles. Make a difference with your research. Deadline: April 15, 2024. #AcademicJobs
