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Ethiopia Bulletin, January- December 2022

… able to organise the delivery of emergency humanitarian assistance, particularly medical … of family links), as well as the respect of international humanitarian law. In this newsletter you will find some …

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South Africa hosts meeting of 37 states on UN nuclear ban treaty

… 2023, by the Deputy South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr … co-hosted by the South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the … by nuclear weapons, and their catastrophic humanitarian consequences. Universalisation of …

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Statement by ICRC President: As humanitarian situation deteriorates, ICRC increases assistance and protection services for most vulnerable

… to the Horn of Africa as the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … of conflict and climate change. As the humanitarian situation for millions of people … respect for international humanitarian law and to uphold its principle of neutrality …

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The ICRC appeals for 2.8 billion Swiss Francs for its operations in 2023

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … 2.8 billion Swiss francs to help it meet the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. …

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ICRC: Urgent efforts needed to ensure protection for 11 million people in Lake Chad region

… held in Niamey on January 23-24, the International Committee of the Red Cross … in the violence. “Despite efforts by state, humanitarian and development actors, the … respect for international humanitarian law together with neutral, impartial and …

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Yemen: ICRC inaugurates new physical rehabilitation centre in Sa’ada

… Sa’ada (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … in Yemen since 1962. It responds to the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts … principles and international humanitarian Law, primarily among weapon bearers. The ICRC …

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Iraq: ICRC inaugurates its offices in Nasiriyah in South Iraq

… 25-01-2023 Nasiriyah (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … the organization’s efforts in responding to humanitarian needs and in supporting social … and promoting international humanitarian law among all sectors of Iraqi society. In …

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ICRC President Spoljaric concludes visit to Moscow: Progress on prisoners of war is urgent

… over the past two days, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and additional critical humanitarian

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Malaysia: Centre of Military and International Humanitarian Law marks its fifth anniversary

… make space for the human protection and international humanitarian law (IHL) safeguards?  These are some of the …

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Urgent humanitarian needs, prisoners of war top agenda for President Spoljaric’s first visit to Moscow

… visiting Moscow this week to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns with government … and communities that are suffering from the international armed conflict. A critical … in line with international humanitarian law. The ICRC has been visiting prisoners of …

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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.