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18-10-2019 Article
Military needs can never justify using inhumane or indiscriminate weapons
17-10-2019 Statement
Universal jurisdiction is a key tool for ensuring serious violations of IHL are prevented, investigated, or repressed
11-10-2019 Statement
Children, no matter their association, are entitled to rights and protections as children
10-10-2019 Statement
Counter-terrorism activities must respect protections afforded by international humanitarian law
08-10-2019 Statement
ICRC welcomes the UN's Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty
26-09-2019 Statement
Combatting terrorism should not come at the expense of humanitarian action or principles
26-09-2019 News release
Nuclear weapons: Global support for treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons growing
23-09-2019 Statement
The endurance of the Geneva Conventions shows us what is possible
20-09-2019 Article
ICRC urges States to take action on rules of war and climate change
18-09-2019 Statement
Explosive weapons in cities: Civilian devastation and suffering must stop

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