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Live Webinar: Counter-terrorism measures and International Humanitarian Law

… third webinar in this series titled "Counter-terrorism measures and International … will explore the challenges posed by counter-terrorism measures in the context of armed … and knowledge on the role of IHL in counter-terrorism measures with regard to initiatives …

Event

Measures to eliminate international terrorism: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017

… by the ICRC, New York, October 2017. Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of … of the Red Cross (ICRC) condemns all acts of terrorism, whether committed within or outside … communities and individuals. The rise of terrorism is a growing concern domestically …

Statement

Counter-terrorism activities must respect protections afforded by international humanitarian law

… on "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism" As delivered by Mr. Christopher … and Legal Adviser, ICRC New York Mr. Chair, Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of … law (IHL). The ICRC condemns acts of terrorism and is deeply distressed by the …

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Martens Readings 2017 1/2: IHL and counter-terrorism

… State University, ranged from counter-terrorism to international humanitarian law … participants. Humanitarian law and counter-terrorism, IHL through the eyes of a military … spend a lot of time and money on counter-terrorism operations, but military and …

Law and policy topic

ICRC statement to UN Security Council opens debate on preventing and combating financing of terrorism

… about the increased impact that counter-terrorism measures have on impartial … necessary to ensure security and eliminate terrorism. But certain measures, most notably counter-terrorism legislation and sanctions, can …

Law and policy topic

Counter-terrorism measures can impact humanitarian action negatively

… on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. [Mr, Madame] Chair, Terrorism not only violates international … , it negates the basic principle of humanity. Terrorism can have devastating impacts on …

Statement

The applicability of IHL to terrorism and counterterrorism

… non-State armed groups resorting to acts of terrorism, and the subsequent rallying of a … developments by tightening existing counterterrorism measures and/or legislation and by … Switzerland, 8-10 December 2015) Counterterrorism responses, combined with a robust …

Law and policy topic

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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The 13th Joint AU-ICRC Seminar Held Under the Theme of 'Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and International Humanitarian Law'

… of the seminar was dedicated to the theme "Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and International Humanitarian Law." … AU member states affected by the scourge of terrorism, the African Commission on Human and …

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Challenges for IHL - terrorism: overview

… is little added value in calling such acts "terrorism", because they already constitute … IHL also specifically prohibits acts of terrorism against civilians in the hands of … between IHL and the legal regime governing terrorism is that IHL is based on premise that …

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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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