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Combatting terrorism should not come at the expense of humanitarian action or principles

… Assembly High-Level Side Event on "Counter-terrorism Frameworks and Sanctions Regimes: … robust measures to enhance their counter-terrorism framework, adding greater complexity … humanitarian law prohibits acts of terrorism, and the ICRC condemns those acts of …

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Measures to eliminate international terrorism: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2016

… by the ICRC, New York, October 2016. Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of … of the Red Cross (ICRC) condemns acts of terrorism, whether committed within or outside … armed groups which resort to acts of terrorism is a growing concern domestically and …

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Counter-terrorism measures must not restrict impartial humanitarian organizations from delivering aid

… acts: International cooperation in combating terrorism 20 years after the adoption of … of UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee. These anniversaries are a good opportunity to assess counter-terrorism measures adopted by the Security …

Statement

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 …

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Webinar: Counter-terrorism, sanctions and humanitarian access in COVID-19 era

… Webinar: Counter-terrorism, Sanctions & Humanitarian Access in … 2020), the ICRC hosted a webinar on "Counter-terrorism legislation & Sanctions in the … take stock of the current debate on Counter-terrorism legislation, sanctions and …

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Webinar: Counter-terrorism, Sanctions & Humanitarian Access in the COVID-19 Era

… 2020), the ICRC hosted a Webinar on "Counter-terrorism legislation & Sanctions in the … take stock of the current debate on Counter-terrorism legislation, sanctions and … Of The Geneva Conventions , Chapter on "Terrorism, Counter-terrorism measures and IHL", …

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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 and …

Statement

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 …

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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 civilian …

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