Explosive weapons: Civilians in populated areas must be protected
… Verger et al., “The psychological impact of terrorism: An epidemiologic study of … Blast from Military Operations and Acts of Terrorism, Elsevier Academic Press, …
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International expert meeting report: The principle of proportionality
This report provides an account of the debates that took place during a meeting of international experts co-organized by the ICRC and Université Laval (Quebec) in June 2016 in Quebec. The subject …
Information kit: Development of national legislation to implement the Convention on the prohibition of anti-personnel mines
… process to adopt the 12 UN Conventions on terrorism." International Committee of the Red … 24 June 2002 • Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism Act 2002 "The Act is not specific to …
Eighth periodic report on the implementation of international humanitarian law at the level of Arab States 2015 - 2018
… 2013; Organic Law No. 26 on the fight against terrorism and the repression of money … - E nacting the Law on Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in 2014. III. Main … of murder, assault on physical integrity, terrorism, theft or vandalism and for the …
Detention in non-international armed conflict: Consultations with government experts, 2012-2013
… prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms … prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms … prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms …
Frequently asked questions: International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law in the context of armed conflict
The United Nations' Inter-Agency Standing Committee, a coordination group for humanitarian agencies, has produced a basic fact-file on legal aspects of aid work during conflicts. Two dozen concise …
Framework for access to education
… evidence on the impact of education on terrorism.58 Integration of P/CVE … (Nontrivial) Impact of Education on Domestic Terrorism”, Journal of Conflict Resolution, …
The use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas and the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks
37th round table on current issues of international humanitarian law: Conduct of hostilities: the Practice, the Law and the Future, Sanremo, 4 - 6 September 2014. Article by Laurent Gisel, legal …
Engaging with students and professors on the issue of sexual violence in armed conflicts - workshop
… (c) taking of hostages; (d) acts of terrorism; (e) outrages upon personal dignity, …
Migrants: Vulnerabilities & Protection
… this misses the point about the complexity of terrorism, its origins and how it manifests itself, noting that terrorism already operates well beyond the …
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