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Yemen: ICRC activities from June to July 2019

… In June and July, the International Committee of the Red Cross … distributed with the YRCS. In response to the humanitarian situation in al-Dhalea, Yemen Red … violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during the conduct of hostilities …

Report

YEMEN January 2019 ICRC ACTIVITIES

… In its capacity as a neutral intermediary, the International Committee of the Red Cross … on possible violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) during the conduct of hostilities …

Law and policy topic

Yemen: April to May 2019 ICRC activities

… In April and May, the International Committee of the Red Cross … solution will put an end to the immense humanitarian suffering. BULLETIN YEMEN ICRC … violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during the conduct of hostilities …

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Yemen: February to March 2019 ICRC activities

… In the months of February and March, the International Committee of the Red Cross … February and March, the ICRC carried out a humanitarian response in various places of … violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during the conduct of hostilities …

Report

Bangladesh: Regional experts mull over challenges in IHL implementation

… National IHL Committee (NIHLC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross … Asia. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs of … regarding implementation of IHL and other humanitarian norms, shared updates, …

Law and policy topic

African Union Chairperson assures ICRC of strengthened partnership

… said that the African Union lauds the ICRC's humanitarian activities in Africa and its … of the convention, which is the first ever international instrument for the protection of … yet again they need to balance that with law and order, rule of law imperatives...He …

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: hundreds of people in dire situation after military operations in South Kivu

… Renewal (CNRD) and their families, the International Committee of the Red Cross … very quickly to alleviate their most pressing humanitarian needs. "There are many … the guarantees established by international law. We call on the authorities to ensure, …

News release

Principled humanitarian action relies on trust

… 71: "Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of … actors, such as the ICRC, are entitled by law to offer their services to all parties to … action in line with their obligations under international law. Cooperation, not …

Statement

Moscow: 100 commanders attend biggest seminar in the world on rules of war

… rules of war. Called the Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military … compliance with and promotion of the law of armed conflict. SWIRMO is organized by … to military operations, international humanitarian law and humanitarian action, …

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Swirmo 2019 Moscow

Red Cross Red Crescent Conference: Over 160 States gather to address world's most pressing humanitarian issues

… 187 Red Cross Red Crescent Societies, at the International Conference in Geneva which … to discuss the world's most pressing humanitarian issues and adopt resolutions that … strengthening of international humanitarian law (IHL) and legal frameworks for disasters …

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