… 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, …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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” …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
