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Nigeria: Thousands of civilians pay heavy price as armed conflict escalates

… “We are extremely concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation in north-east Nigeria. … spared by all parties to the conflict, as per international humanitarian law,” Dolder said. Reportedly, 55,000 people …

News release

Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace

… Hostilities Unit at the Legal Division of the International Committee of the Red Cross … to humanity as a whole: all these are serious humanitarian concerns that this Committee has … of respect for international humanitarian law (IHL), compliance clearly falls short of …

Statement

Indonesia: Overview of 2020 activities

… including Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Papua, and received by … detainees). Financial support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) … pandemic was organized in partnership with Humanitarian Forum Indonesia (HFI) and …

Law and policy topic

Direct participation in hostilities: Questions & answers

… an interpretative guidance clarifying what international humanitarian law says concerning civilians directly …

Law and policy topic

Meeting of the States Parties to the 1972 Biological weapons convention, December 2015

… 2015, Geneva. Statement by the ICRC. The International Committee of the Red Cross … of its assessment that there is a lack of international capacity specifically to assist … use of biological weapons must place humanitarian needs first, including by …

Statement

COVID-19: How IHL provides crucial safeguards during pandemics

… For people living in war-torn countries, International humanitarian law (IHL) provides crucial safeguards – …

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Milestone declaration brings hope that the immense suffering of civilians is no longer accepted as an inevitable by-product of warfare

… the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use … the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law where it matters the most. The use of …

Statement

Armenia։ Facts and Figures - January to December 2023

… contamination to respond to the evolving humanitarian needs. We provided hospitals with … Serobyan/ICRC FACTS & FIGURES ARMENIA The International Committee of the Red Cross … of the international humanitarian law (IHL) and act as a neutral intermediary …

Report

Middle East in 2021: Despite a year out of the global spotlight, millions remain in need

… director for the Near and Middle East for the International Committee of the Red Cross, on … the headlines as often as in the past, the humanitarian consequences of years of conflict … best interest and is what international law requires unless otherwise justified by a …

Statement

2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions

… used. In May 2008, 107 states concluded an international treaty prohibiting these … 2010. An important addition to international humanitarian law (IHL), the Convention reinforces …

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