Fifty years of occupation: Where do we go from here?
In the coming days, Palestinians will mark half a century of life under the world’s longest-sustained military occupation in modern history. Over this period, the effects of the policies of …
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The Additional Protocols at 40
Signature of the AP to the GCs of 12 August 1949 / LEBLANC, GÉRARD On 8 June 2017, the Protocols additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 will turn 40. To mark this anniversary, the ICRC will …
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s response in Rakhine State, Myanmar
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs This document has been prepared by the partners of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) who are involved in providing humanitarian …
Enhancing Protection for Civilians in Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence
This brochure explains how the ICRC works to protect civilians in armed conflict and other situations of violence, proposing a step-by-step, multidisciplinary approach. The first chapter focuses on …
Asia regional conference discusses ways to generate respect for humanitarian law
Some 60 government officials and law experts, from 15 countries in the Asia region and beyond, gathered in Singapore for the regional international humanitarian law (IHL) conference from 27 to 28 …
Malaysia: Regional workshop on law of armed conflict at sea launched
A regional workshop on the law of armed conflict (LoAC) at sea, gathering 28 senior naval officers from Asia Pacific region, was inaugurated at the National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM) on …
Myanmar: Beyond emergency relief
ICRC President Peter Maurer visited Myanmar last week where, in parts of the country, people are still suffering after decades of conflict and violence. In this interview, he shares his impressions. …
Creation of a sub-regional platform on IHL for Indian Ocean island states
The National IHL Committees of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles have agreed to create a sub-regional IHL platform to engage in dialogue and exchange ideas on generating greater respect …
ICRC’s response to Syrians' needs in Jordan in 2016
The majority of Syrians who sought refuge in Jordan came with little or no belongings. Due to the protracted nature of the Syrian conflict, their financial assets were quickly depleted. Some 80% of …
For Myanmar’s displaced, landmines stand in the way of returning home
Decades of ongoing conflict have left Myanmar heavily contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Many people live in fear of the cluster munition remnants. For over two years, in order …
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