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Measures to eliminate international terrorism: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2016

… by the ICRC, New York, October 2016. Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of … of the Red Cross (ICRC) condemns acts of terrorism, whether committed within or outside … armed groups which resort to acts of terrorism is a growing concern domestically …

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Counter-terrorism activities must respect protections afforded by international humanitarian law

… on "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism" As delivered by Mr. Christopher … and Legal Adviser, ICRC New York Mr. Chair, Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of … law (IHL). The ICRC condemns acts of terrorism and is deeply distressed by the …

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Counter-terrorism measures must not restrict impartial humanitarian organizations from delivering aid

… acts: International cooperation in combating terrorism 20 years after the adoption of … of UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee. These anniversaries are a good opportunity to assess counter-terrorism measures adopted by the Security …

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Counter-terrorism and IHL: Challenges to caring for wounded and sick on battlefield

… of the Study of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate on the i nterrelationship between counter-terrorism frameworks and IHL 20 January 2022 … on the interrelationship between counter-terrorism frameworks and IHL. This year marks …

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Webinar: Counter-terrorism, sanctions and humanitarian access in COVID-19 era

… Webinar: Counter-terrorism, Sanctions & Humanitarian Access in … 2020), the ICRC hosted a webinar on "Counter-terrorism legislation & Sanctions in the … take stock of the current debate on Counter-terrorism legislation, sanctions and …

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Measures to eliminate international terrorism: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017

… by the ICRC, New York, October 2017. Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of … of the Red Cross (ICRC) condemns all acts of terrorism, whether committed within or outside … communities and individuals. The rise of terrorism is a growing concern domestically …

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ICRC calls on States to ensure counter terrorism measure do not negatively impact humanitarian action

… on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism, 8th October 2021. Terrorism not only violates international … and individuals. The ICRC condemns acts of terrorism, whether committed within or outside …

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Combatting terrorism should not come at the expense of humanitarian action or principles

… Assembly High-Level Side Event on "Counter-terrorism Frameworks and Sanctions Regimes: … robust measures to enhance their counter-terrorism framework, adding greater complexity … humanitarian law prohibits acts of terrorism, and the ICRC condemns those acts of …

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ICRC Statement to Counter Terrorism Committee Meeting on 20th anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1373

… Cross on the Special Meeting of the Counter Terrorism Committee commemorating the 20th … (2001) and the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Seventeen days after the … to reflect on the developments in the counter-terrorism landscape over the last 20 years and …

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Current issues in IHL- interview with Director of International Law and Policy, ICRC

… in Beijing. What does the IHL say about terrorism? International Humanitarian Law or … has an obligation to try stop acts of terrorism. But by doing so, we also have to … Law when we are trying to deal with issues of terrorism during times of armed conflict. Does …

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