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The ICRC regional delegation in Brasilia

Maps: Brasilia regional delegation

The Brasilia delegation covers Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, visiting security detainees and responding to internal strife and social unrest. It promotes the incorporation of international humanitarian law (IHL) into national legislation and into the doctrine, training and operations of the armed forces. It also works with police forces to incorporate international human rights law applicable to the use of force into education, doctrine, training and sanction documents. Read full overview.

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International Review of the Red Cross More articles

- Republic of Paraguay: Declaration in accordance with Article 90 of Protocol I
- Argentina: Declaration in accordance with Article 90 of Protocol I

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International Review of the Red Cross, 2010, No. 878 – Urban violence

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