Philippines: Fighting causes new displacements in Mindanao
… parties to the conflict to strictly abide by international humanitarian law (IHL)," said Dominic Earnshaw, head of the …
… parties to the conflict to strictly abide by international humanitarian law (IHL)," said Dominic Earnshaw, head of the …
… bedding, and essential items given to us by humanitarian organizations. What will become … of armed groups with the basic principles of international humanitarian law. In addition, ICRC delegates visited more …
… 26-02-2016 The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … "The most urgent thing is to increase humanitarian aid. The ICRC, together with … Violations of international humanitarian law are a constant and terrible feature of the …
… were familiarized with the rules of IHL and international human rights law and with the ICRC's mandate 40 military … donated in November. Promoting international humanitarian law The ICRC held regular …
… 2016 HEALTH ACTIVITIES IN SOMALIA The International Committee of the Red Cross … the core of all of our work is the individual humanitarian gesture; this is epitomized and … is reflected in International Humanitarian Law (the Laws of Armed Conflict), which …
… 19-02-2016 Damascus/Geneva - The International Committee of the Red Cross is … "These are protected under International Humanitarian Law, along with essential basic …
… (ICRC) – All five staff members of the International Committee of the Red Cross … "We urge for greater respect for the ICRC's humanitarian work all over the country. Our … violations of international humanitarian law, to protect detainees, to provide water, …
… Madaba governorates. To alleviate some of the humanitarian consequences suffered by both the … and Rukban at the northeastern border. The International Committee of the Red Cross … Jordan. Promoting international humanitarian law The ICRC promotes respect for …
… places of detention Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) 624 officers received information …
… Cycle on Generating Respect for the Law . Panelists Françoise Sironi, psychologist … at Paris 8 University, expert for the International Criminal Court Riccardo Bocco, … being absolutely prohibited in international humanitarian law and international human …
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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.