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Guinea: Training Gendarmerie Nationale instructors

… 2015. On the agenda were the principles of international humanitarian law and international human rights law as …

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Africa: What happens when children find themselves in a conflict situation?

… Africa were registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross … to the numerous violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) that too often occur during armed …

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What does IHL say about terrorism?

… occasions. Extract from ICRC publication " International humanitarian law: answers to your questions " IHL does not …

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Philippines launches nationwide IHL infomercial

… and the rules of war, the Philippines' International Humanitarian Law Ad Hoc Committee launched an infomercial …

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Bruges Colloquim - experts discuss urban warfare

… (ICRC) - The 16th Bruges Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law, jointly organised by the International

Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and Figures January to June 2023

… Occupied Territories (ILOT) since 1967, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … between relevant authorities for various humanitarian crossings via Quneitra and … Promotion of international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles As the guardian …

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A Call to Humanity: Reflecting on the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … and global commitment to International Humanitarian Law (IHL). On 5th June, the International

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Ethiopia: Providing assistance to vulnerable individuals in 2017

… so as effectively as possible. Attention to humanitarian affairs in Ethiopia was … programmes on humanitarian and human rights law in partnership with the army, police … treatment of detainees, in accordance with international norms and standards.  Enabled …

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Tips and suggestions for mooting

… to address various controversial topics of international humanitarian law and answer the numerous and sometimes …

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Colombia: 230,000 people receive aid while awaiting peace

… during a presentation of its 2014 report on humanitarian activities in the country. Last … the ICRC recorded 875 suspected breaches of international humanitarian law and other attacks on the civilian …

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