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Syria: Attack on humanitarian convoy is an attack on humanity

… The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), the International Committee of the Red Cross … as they were unloading trucks carrying vital humanitarian aid. Much of the aid was … violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which is totally unacceptable. …

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Speech by ICRC president: Addressing large movements of refugees and migrants

… Speech by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, on … recalls the high standards of international law governing their protection and assistance. … violence and violations of international humanitarian law are one of the main drivers …

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Indonesia: Naval officers from the Asia-Pacific debate the law of naval warfare

… Surabaya (ICRC) – The Indonesian Navy and the International Committee of the Red Cross … opened the third Asia Pacific Workshop on the Law of Armed Conflict at Sea in Surabaya. The … maritime security issues, especially on the laws of naval warfare. "Maritime and …

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Speech by ICRC president: Global compact for responsibility sharing for refugees, respect for international law

… Speech by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, on … for refugees, respect for international law" at the UN Summit for Refugees and … is to draw your attention to international humanitarian law and its relevance in …

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ICRC president calls on world leaders to address root causes of refugee movements

… 19-09-2016 The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … with repeated violations of international humanitarian law create unacceptable living conditions," Mr …

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The role of humanitarian actors in generating respect for the law

… aid workers from across the world and the humanitarian sector, for the 20th ICRC Course on IHL for humanitarian practitioners and policy makers … opportunities for generating respect for the law: The role of humanitarian actors", was …

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Ethiopia: Thousands receive seeds and tools to restore livelihoods

… FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA The International Committee of the Red Cross … and the promotion of International Humanitarian Law and Humanitarian Principles amongst the …

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Ecuador: Law enforcement and use of force must respect human rights in Latin America

… 13-09-2016 Quito (ICRC) – Senior law enforcement officials from 13 Latin … upholding human rights and complying with international standards and rules. "In recent … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives …

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Ethiopia: Student wins 2016 East African IHL Essay Competition

… A law student from Dilla University in Ethiopia won the 2016 International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Essay Competition. …

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Afghanistan: Medical facilities must not be put at risk

… 13-09-2016 Kabul / ICRC - The International Committee of the Red Cross … purposes are protected under international humanitarian law. All those in need of treatment, be it a …

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