… 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 …
… non-State armed groups resorting to acts of terrorism, and the subsequent rallying of a … of the lines between armed conflict and terrorism, with potentially adverse effects on … the legal frameworks governing IHL and terrorism back into the spotlight. The …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… is little added value in calling such acts "terrorism", because they already constitute war … IHL also specifically prohibits acts of terrorism against civilians in the hands of the … between IHL and the legal regime governing terrorism is that IHL is based on premise that …
… resorted to sanctions and counter-terrorism measures to attempt to change the … conduct any action considered to amount to terrorism or to a threat to international peace … approach The ICRC unequivocally condemns terrorism of all forms, no matter whether it …
… Bruges Colloquium , 20 -21 october 2016 Terrorism is a scourge to which the … with increased risks of terrorist acts. Terrorism is a global phenomenon sometimes … community is increasingly facing. Terrorism negates the fundamental principles of …
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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.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
