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Implementing IHL in West Africa: Redux

… relevant to the region including: counter-terrorism, protection of children, migrants, … in West Africa 29 31 7. IHL and Counter-Terrorism 32 8. Use of Force in Law … (IDPs), children, sexual violence, counter-terrorism, use of force in law enforcement, …

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Guidelines on investigating violations of IHL: Law, policy and good practice

… weapon in public, robbery, torture, certain terrorism acts, war crimes, crimes against … and Civilian Casualties in U.S. Counterterrorism Operations, CNA and Marine Corps Uni …

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The Geneva Conventions are for all of us

… challenges of conflict, including counter-terrorism operations in armed conflict. IHL …

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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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Inhumane conditions and treatment in detention are counterproductive to preventing violent extremism

… and Security: Linkage between International Terrorism and Organized Crime As delivered by … accused or convicted of offenses related to terrorism can have harmful consequences not …

Statement

Fifth Commonwealth Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference on IHL

… challenges, such as the implications of anti-terrorism legislation for humanitarian action, … speaking on the issue of IHL and counter-terrorism measures, drew attention to: the proliferation of counter-terrorism laws, such as those prohibiting …

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The potential human cost of cyber operations

… States for legitimate purposes, such as anti-terrorism operations. This list could be …

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Time does not heal the wound, it teaches you to live with it

Losing someone you love is the worst nightmare every human being dreads. When you lose a loved one to conflict and violence, there is more than pain. There is anger and frustration. There is trying …

Article

The contribution of humanitarian action to peace

… violence, whether though military or counter terrorism operations, intercommunity violence …

Statement

Rules in War – A Thing of the Past?

… preoccupy us – whether military, counterterrorism, criminal, or inter-community … criminal law, national legislation, or counterterrorism legislation amongst others. … is key that political agendas, like fighting terrorism, can be brought in line with …

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