The human cost of armed conflicts in Colombia
The civilian population continues to bear the brunt of the war. We wish that the figures we report here for humanitarian consequences belonged to the distant past. However, these figures reflect the …
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Protection of civilians in armed conflict
… is equally important in States’ counter-terrorism activities amounting to armed …
Internal conflicts or other situations of violence – what is the difference for victims?
… such as civil unrest, riots, isolated acts of terrorism or other sporadic acts of violence. …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The art of stopping the moment
16 May 2019, Butembo. A family member mourns the death of a relative who is a victim of Ebola. The funeral is conducted under police supervision One of the most important elements of the culture of …
My message to the Movement: It’s time to awaken the giant.
… as national security policies and counter terrorism measures threaten to override …
2013 Arms Trade Treaty - Factsheet
… under international instruments relating to terrorism to which the State is a Party, or an …
Weapons: Statement of the ICRC to the United Nations, 2016
… serious violations of IHL, including acts of terrorism and sexual and gender-based …
International criminal justice: The institutions – Factsheet
… crimes under domestic law and to deal with terrorism as a distinct crime. The tribunal …
Humanity at stake ? Humanitarian challenges and response in a complex and insecure world
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Tsinghua University Dear colleagues It's a pleasure to be addressing you today and a delight to be visiting …
Experts' workshop report on IHL and Islamic Law in contemporary armed conflicts
… armed groups: Blurring of lines between terrorism and … the blurring of lines between IHL and the terrorism paradigm, the geographical scope of … ARMED GROUPS: BLURRING OF LINES BETWEEN TERRORISM AND IHL In response to the rise in …
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