ICRC archives to be opened, 1966-1975
… the interrogation of persons suspected of terrorism'', Londres, 1972 B AG 139-199 …
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B, General services, 1917- ongoing, 3313 metres of shelf space
The records produced by ICRC services, secretariats and departments in Geneva have an index number starting with the letter B. Particular attention should be drawn to the records pertaining to …
Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law: Common principles of the two legal systems
Even wars have limits. They are defined by International Humanitarian Law which obliges protection of all people not taking part in the conflict, as well as limiting the means and methods of warfare. …
O, Humanitarian coordination bodies, 1921- ongoing, 127 metres of shelf space
… [correspondance] Conference on International Terrorism: The Nuclear Dimension: Washington, …
The potential human cost of cyber operations
… States for legitimate purposes, such as anti-terrorism operations. This list could be …
“Still? This is The Word That Hurts The Most”
“STILL?” THIS IS THE WORD THAT HURTS THE MOST REPORT ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF FAMILY MEMBERS OF MISSING PERSONS IN CONTEXTS OF VIOLENCE AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE STATE OF SÃO PAULO ©ICRC, July, …
Catalogue of publications and films in Arabic
The catalogue presents a comprehensive list of publications and films available in Arabic. Each entry is in Arabic and English and gives the publication or film's reference number and website link. …
Indirect Fire : A technical analysis of the employment, accuracy and effects of indirect-fire artillery weapons
The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the technical characteristics of indirect-fire weapon systems, examine how and when they are employed, address and explain issues …
Strengthening Compliance with IHL – Second Meeting of States on Strengthening Compliance with IHL, June 2013
… debates on the relationship between IHL and terrorism, the applicability of IHL to …
Report of Meeting of Representatives of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law
… of IHL in no way hinder the fight against terrorism. IHL is not an obstacle to the … of the presumed perpetrators of acts of terrorism: where it is applicable, it simply …
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