Kenya, Djibouti, Tanzania: Newsletter 2023
… on those detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. All operational activities are …
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ICRC 2024 Opinion Paper - How is the term "Armed Conflict" defined in international humanitarian law?
… of the phenomenon of so-called global terrorism, the ICRC has taken the approach of …
The human cost of armed conflicts in Colombia
The civilian population continues to bear the brunt of the war. We wish that the figures we report here for humanitarian consequences belonged to the distant past. However, these figures reflect the …
Colombia: Humanitarian Report 2024
The civilian population continues to bear the brunt of the war. We wish that the figures we report here for humanitarian consequences belonged to the distant past. However, these figures reflect the …
Frequently asked questions: International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law in the context of armed conflict
The United Nations' Inter-Agency Standing Committee, a coordination group for humanitarian agencies, has produced a basic fact-file on legal aspects of aid work during conflicts. Two dozen concise …
Protecting Civilians against Digital Threats ICRC’s Humanitarian Cyber Diplomacy in the “EU Bubble”
As digital technologies take center stage in contemporary armed conflicts, the Brussels Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) engages with key EU partners advocating for …
Topics, debates and disarmament
… flows and unintended consequences of counterterrorism Protecting the global information … and Environment Charter Latest articles Terrorism is a live threat in today’s world – … this threat through a patchwork of counterterrorism measures, including sanctions. …
Senior Humanitarian Professionals and Policy Makers Course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 4-7 December 2023
… comparative use of force IHL and counter-terrorism operations Engagement with non-state …
Humanitarian access: What the law says
… whether designated or not under counter-terrorism regulations and sanctions. What are …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC’ Response to Humanitarian Needs Generated by Recent Outbreak of Hostilities
Key Facts and Figures 07 October – 06 November 2023 One month on, civilians pay the heavy price of intense violence Renewed hostilities in Israel and Gaza –unprecedented in scale and intensity– …
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