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Malaysia: Course explores humanitarian law and counterterrorism in 21st century

Terrorism has become a global phenomenon of … situations and during peacetime. Acts of terrorism are often perpetrated against … fear. Within an armed conflict setting, terrorism is prohibited by international …

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Counterterrorism and sanctions

Terrorism is a live threat in today’s world – … this threat through a patchwork of counterterrorism measures, including sanctions. … and humanitarian workers and bringing counterterrorism measures into tension with …

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Counterterrorism, IHL and Humanitarian Action

… shared by the ICRC. Introduction to counterterrorism, IHL and humanitarian action The last decade has seen a surge in terrorism. In response, States have taken … it. While pursuing legitimate aims, counterterrorism measures can have a considerable …

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The "Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism" approach: a Guidance Note for National Societies

… approach that is part of a broader counter-terrorism agenda. This "whole-of-society" … result in "violent extremism" and acts of "terrorism". Given the political and sometimes … approach that is part of a broader counter-terrorism agenda. This “whole-of-society” …

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ICRC recommends humane treatment for all detainees, not just specific groups

… and stability; preventing the linking of terrorism with organized crime and its … levels. A related issue, that of counter-terrorism measures taken by States, is one the … now is clear. The ICRC condemns all acts of terrorism, whether committed within or outside …

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ICRC vice-president: "States must follow letter and spirit of IHL"

… between what is commonly referred to as terrorism, and international humanitarian law … with increased risks of terrorist acts. Terrorism is a global phenomenon often closely … no doubt that IHL applies, fully, to acts of terrorism committed during wartime. The ICRC …

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Millions of people enduring conflict need tradition of humanitarian multilateralism to continue

… humanitarian action posed by counter-terrorism measures and sanctions regimes. … by elaborate sanctions procedures and counter-terrorism measures. The ICRC understands and … interests – including through counter-terrorism measures. Such measures, however, …

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IISS Manama Dialogue : Keynote Address by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross

… protections in the name of "the fight against terrorism"  the expedient interpretation of … Conventions over occupation, use of force or terrorism, to the treatment of detainees, the … in particular: how to deal with security and terrorism, how to engage with non-state armed …

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Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017

… developments in the UN’s approach to counter-terrorism – a global policy that will continue … we will repeat our position on counter-terrorism and humanitarian action. UN reform … indispensable to their survival. Counter-terrorism and the criminalization of …

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Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate

… displaced people in urban settings; counter-terrorism measures; and navigating the nexus … of urban displacement. Secondly, counter-terrorism measures . Responsibility for … the community of States, including in counter-terrorism operations. The ICRC underscores the …

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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.