The ICRC and the Iran-Iraq war: The ICRC Library digs up the Annual Reports
… view of the grave and repeated breaches of international humanitarian law committed by both parties to the conflict, …
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International humanitarian law and its application in contemporary conflicts
… in a panel discussion on the challenges of humanitarian access and to help launch the publication by the International Committee of the Red Cross of “ How Does Law Protect in War? ” Mr Sassoli spoke with …
Algeria: Experts discuss compliance with law of armed conflict
… meeting of experts from Arab States on international humanitarian law is starting in Algiers today under the …
Sri Lanka: Supporting communities in need
… ACTIVITIES: JULY-SEPTEMBER 2014 Promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) • jointly organized the Teacher …
Autonomous weapon systems technical, military, legal and humanitarian aspects
… Expert meeting report The ICRC convened an international expert meeting on autonomous … systems. Some take the view that existing law is sufficient. Others argue that an … WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNICAL, MILITARY, LEGAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASPECTS GENEVA, SWITZERLAND 26 TO …
Armenia: Scholars discuss current challenges of humanitarian action
… Yerevan (ICRC) – Some 50 specialists of international law, researchers and representatives of the … to discuss the challenges currently facing humanitarian work. The event, taking place on …
Ethiopia: Enhanced emergency response in Gambella
… of 2014, the ICRC and its partners within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … orthotic training. Promoting international humanitarian law In cooperation with the Ethiopian Red …
ICRC president completes talks with African Union and Ethiopian leaders
… (ICRC) – Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society. The humanitarian situation in countries suffering … respect for international humanitarian law, and the security of humanitarian …
Ukraine crisis: Striving to reach people in need
… was to discuss the application of rules of international humanitarian law in hostilities and civil military …
Iraq: ICRC scales up activities to help over 1.5 million people
… expands in Iraq, the ICRC is stepping up its humanitarian work. It has brought food and … and civilian objects are protected under international humanitarian law. We continue to remind all parties to the …
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