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Report from the Regional State Consultation on IHL and Cyber Operations-Americas

… The government of Mexico and the International Committee of the Red Cross … of Latin American states on international humanitarian law (IHL) and cyber operations during armed …

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Ecuador: Senior police and army officers receive training on the use of force

… recent uptick in violence in Ecuador, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … to assess and discuss the consequences in humanitarian terms of the armed violence in the … respect for international humanitarian law and other basic principles and norms …

Law and policy topic

Migration: Our work in Europe and Central Asia

… and supporting their families, and providing humanitarian forensic support. They also … seekers, who have special protection under international law. Background More than 244 million people …

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Radicalization in detention – the ICRC's perspective

… Background and the ICRC’s role The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … authorities. As a neutral and independent humanitarian institution, it is not involved in … of terrorism. International Humanitarian Law does not define terrorism, but expressly …

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Study provides insight on health staff practices revolving reporting gunshot wounds

… by the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross … care, which is protected under international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human …

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Our work in Yemen: September - October 2018

… In September and October, the International Committee of the Red Cross … solution to put an end to the immense humanitarian suffering and allow aid to reach … 1, 500 detainees ternational humanitarian law (IHL) and human- ◼ Food for 360 detainees …

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South Sudan management frameworks and social assessment

… 4.1 Legal International and National … Internally Displaced Person International Humanitarian Law Integrated Food Security Phase …

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Colombia: Protecting dignity amid conflict

… These were the most serious breaches of international humanitarian law (IHL) documented by the International

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20 years after the historic treaty on landmines, we cannot afford to lose momentum.

… technology out of control’. He called on the international community to uphold a ‘moral, … It was the first treaty of international humanitarian law to prohibit not only the use of a weapon, …

Statement

What are jus ad bellum and jus in bello?

… Extract from ICRC publication " International humanitarian law: answers to your questions " Jus ad bellum …

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