Briefing on humanitarian situation in Middle East
… and security approaches to fighting terrorism, the ICRC is increasingly involved … is not applicable in a context of fighting terrorism” and “How can the law apply when the …
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Australia: The "costs" of principled humanitarian action
… on the labelling of certain conflicts as ‘terrorism’ or ‘counter-terrorism’ operations, is seen by participants … are witnessing a trend of counter-terrorism (and other) legislation that …
Crisis in Yemen: tipping point for international humanitarian action?
… at least in the public perception. Counter-terrorism strategies, air strikes and a UN …
7 issues that will shape the humanitarian agenda in 2018
… conflict environments and while fighting terrorism, the international community must …
How international law applies to the use of information and communications technologies by States
Statement Statement given by Tilman Rodenhauser, ICRC’s legal advisor, at the Fourth substantive meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and …
Mali: When armed conflict takes a heavy toll on displaced people
The armed conflict in Mali is brutal for those living there, with families sometimes having just minutes to flee the fighting, their stomachs knotted with fear. Safia,* who is from Gao, was separated …
ICRC writing competition IV: Tackling COVID-19
… on IHL contemporary challenges (e.g. counter-terrorism, cyber warfare, urban warfare, etc. …
Contemporary challenges for IHL
… conflicts. While armed conflict and acts of terrorism are different forms of violence …
The equation is evident: Respect for IHL equals reduced human suffering
… back of protections in the name of 'fighting terrorism' or other, often elusive, enemies; …
A statement from Robert Mardini, the director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, after his visit to Israel and occupied Palestinian territory this week
Statement I visited Gaza yesterday, and the south of Israel today. The trauma in this region grows after each new round of hostilities. People remain wary of what's to come. What people shared with …
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