… on Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism); Dr Sara De Silva (Senior Lecturer, … on the legal definition of the concept of terrorism in international law. Joanna … as the legal definition of the concept of terrorism; acts of terror and developments in …
… Open briefing of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Remarks by Dr. Cordula … to distinguish between those involved in terrorism and their accompanying family … this context may also be victims of acts of terrorism. But it still merits emphasis that …
… persons suspected of involvement in acts of terrorism has provoked considerable debate, … as a preventive measure in the fight against terrorism. This, again, has raised questions …
… displaced people in urban settings; counter-terrorism measures; and navigating the nexus … of urban displacement. Secondly, counter-terrorism measures . Responsibility for … community of States, including in counter-terrorism operations. The ICRC underscores the …
… armed groups that resort to acts of terrorism. In response, States and … of the Red Cross (ICRC) condemns acts of terrorism regardless of their perpetrators, …
… 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 …
… with IHL. Domestic counterterrorism measures Terrorism negates the basic principle of … organizations to take action in response to terrorism in order to ensure their security … measures include the criminalization of terrorism and terrorism-related activities. …
… in the name of "the fight against terrorism" the expedient interpretation of the … 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 …
… humanitarian action posed by counter-terrorism measures and sanctions regimes. … elaborate sanctions procedures and counter-terrorism measures. The ICRC understands and … interests – including through counter-terrorism measures. Such measures, however, …
… 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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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.
