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South Sudan: Facts and figures April 2015 - Providing food to the most vulnerable
… according to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. @ICRC/Albert Madrazo www.icrc.org/ss The …
War in cities: an African perspective
… armed conflicts, reflect on their drivers and humanitarian implications and explore … but also of armed conflicts and therefore of humanitarian action, is a worldwide concern … and policy efforts in the region? How can key international and local actors work together …
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Civilians bearing brunt of surge in violence
… the brunt of the surge in violence, the International Committee of the Red Cross said … trying to assess health-related and other humanitarian needs, including the situation of … obligations under international humanitarian law," said Martin Schüepp, ICRC's Eurasia …
Decision-Making Process in Military Combat Operations
… where and how the application of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) should be … necessary conditions for the respect of the law in the conduct of military combat …
Fifty years of occupation: Where do we go from here?
… policies of occupation have exacerbated the humanitarian problems facing millions of … Given the unique and universal character of international humanitarian law (IHL), respecting and ensuring respect for …
Eritrea: Facts and Figures 2014
… in the entire country to contribute its humanitarian role in alleviating the problems … contacts lost as a consequence of migration. International Humanitarian Law The ICRC maintained its financial support …
Implementing IHL in West Africa: Redux
… In November 2018, a West African International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Plan of Action was validated by …
Forced to flee: With millions on the move, the world must do better. But how?
… also stressed the importance of respecting International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and said ongoing violations of the …
Israel: Concerns for civilians in northern Israel
… the protection of civilians and adhere to international humanitarian law. About the ICRC We help people around …
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