The equation is evident: Respect for IHL equals reduced human suffering
… back of protections in the name of 'fighting terrorism' or other, often elusive, enemies; …
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Remembering the Shoah: The ICRC and the international community's efforts in responding to genocide
Speech given by Peter Maurer, president of the ICRC, 28 April 2015, Geneva, Switzerland History does not end. History is remembered, recounted, studied and discussed, time and again, and by each …
Majority of millennials see catastrophic war as real possibility, and believe there should be limits
… next at 52 percent; increasing poverty and terrorism were next, both with 47 percent; and …
Millennials think World War Three is likely in their lifetime
… critical than unemployment, health care and terrorism. The ICRC Millennials on War report … followed by climate change (55 per cent), terrorism (54 per cent), increasing poverty (52 … per cent), increasing poverty (47 per cent), terrorism (47 per cent), war and armed conflict …
African Union Chairperson assures ICRC of strengthened partnership
… difficult situations of dealing with counter-terrorism operations yet again they need to …
International conference opening: ICRC president address
… in the context of combat operations, counter terrorism and public order policies of … hold legitimate security concerns, counter terrorism measures can also restrict …
International humanitarian law and cyber operations during armed conflicts
In this position paper, the ICRC presents its views on cyber operations and international humanitarian law (IHL). The use of cyber operations during armed conflicts is a reality. While only a few …
Eighth periodic report on the implementation of international humanitarian law at the level of Arab States 2015 - 2018
… Organic Law No. 26 on the fight against terrorism and the repression of money … - E nacting the Law on Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in 2014. III. Main … of murder, assault on physical integrity, terrorism, theft or vandalism and for the …
2019 ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
… by NSAGs ; and detention by NSAGs . Terrorism, counterterrorism measures, and IHL The applicability of IHL to fighting ‘terrorism’ and NSAGs designated as terrorists; … by NSAGs ; and detention by NSAGs . Terrorism, counterterrorism measures, and IHL …
ICRC recommends humane treatment for all detainees, not just specific groups
… and stability; preventing the linking of terrorism with organized crime and its … levels. A related issue, that of counter-terrorism measures taken by States, is one the … now is clear. The ICRC condemns all acts of terrorism, whether committed within or outside …
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