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What does IHL say about terrorism?

… What is the ICRC's position on terrorism? The ICRC strongly condemns acts of … " IHL does not provide a definition of 'terrorism', but prohibits most acts committed … IHL specifically prohibits "measures" of terrorism and "acts of terrorism." Article 33 …

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Autonomous weapon systems technical, military, legal and humanitarian aspects

… victory in war, counter-insurgency or anti-terrorism activities. US military asymmetric … encourage retaliation, reprisals and terrorism.”239 235 See above Part B (section …

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The use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas and the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks

37th round table on current issues of international humanitarian law: Conduct of hostilities: the Practice, the Law and the Future,  Sanremo, 4 - 6 September 2014.  Article by Laurent Gisel, legal …

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Engaging with students and professors on the issue of sexual violence in armed conflicts - workshop

… (c) taking of hostages; (d) acts of terrorism; (e) outrages upon personal dignity, …

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Role of domestic jurisdictions in the implementation of IHL - law and practice

… Department for Organized Crime, Corruption, Terrorism and War Crimes 33. Lidija Vukčević, … Prosecutor for Organized Crime, Corruption, Terrorism and War Crimes 34. Goran Rodić, …

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Colombia: Humanitarian situation and ICRC activities

  Colombia annual report  , activities 2013 and outlook 2014 (PDF) The hope of being able to turn the page and leave behind a conflict spanning five decades contrasted with the reality facing the …

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Children and armed conflict & violence against children

25th session, Human Rights Council The ICRC would like to address the impact of armed conflict on children's access to education and the specific measures that can be taken to improve the protection …

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Detention in non-international armed conflict: Consultations with government experts, 2012-2013

… prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms … prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms … prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms …

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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 …

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Contemporary challenges for IHL

… conflicts. While armed conflict and acts of terrorism are different forms of violence …

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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

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