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Israel and the occupied territories: Suffering for civilians continues as hostilities resume

… Following the resumption of fighting, the International Committee of the Red Cross … conditions do not allow for a meaningful humanitarian response, and I fear will spell … The rules of international humanitarian law are clear and must be applied by all …

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Syria: Hostilities in Idlib should not produce massive civilian suffering

… director for the Near and Middle East at the International Committee of the Red Cross.   As … the wounded and sick, health personnel, humanitarian workers and infrastructure … in accordance with international humanitarian law. No distinction should ever be made among …

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Persons protected under IHL

International humanitarian law protects a wide range of people and … that followed thereby creating the body of international humanitarian law that exists …

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Malaysia: 16th national IHL moot court competition 2019

… with the local university to organize an International Humanitarian Law moot court competition where students …

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Afghanistan: Civilian suffering remains far too high

… (ICRC) - As Eid ul-Adha is approaching, the International Committee of the Red Cross … and contact with their families. Though humanitarian needs continue to grow, the … According to international humanitarian law, parties to the conflict must allow and …

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Yemen: Renewal of fighting is endangering tired, hungry and war-weary population

… the conflict in Yemen . In accordance with international humanitarian law, parties and states supporting them must …

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Regional delegation in India: Lest we forget!

… Head of the Regional Delegation New Delhi The International Committee of the Red Cross … government and people have been providing humanitarian assistance globally through their … talk discussed International Humanitarian Law and Cyber Warfare, the third talk held …

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Israel and the occupied territories: Hospitals risk turning into morgues without electricity; hostages must be released immediately

… director for the Near and Middle East for the International Committee of the Red Cross. … of hostages is prohibited under international humanitarian law, and anyone being held should be …

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Call for entries: regional selection competition for the "Jean Pictet" competition

… The regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross for … 40th Edition of the Jean-Pictet International Humanitarian Law Competition , to be held from 25 February …

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Colombia: Protecting dignity amid conflict

… These were the most serious breaches of international humanitarian law (IHL) documented by the International

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