The law does not discriminate: Neither can we
… on the respect of basic principles in counter terrorism operations and on asymmetric … elaborate sanctions procedures and counter-terrorism measures. Humanitarian principles …
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The Additional Protocols at 40: upholding humanity in today's conflicts
… apply in contemporary conflicts, in which terrorism, siege warfare, cyber warfare and … law. When it comes to modern challenges like terrorism and asymmetrical warfare, these are …
ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
… by NSAGs ; and detention by NSAGs . Terrorism, counterterrorism measures, and IHL The applicability of IHL to fighting ‘terrorism’ and NSAGs designated as terrorists; …
Implementing IHL in West Africa: Redux
… relevant to the region including: counter-terrorism, protection of children, migrants, … in West Africa 29 31 7. IHL and Counter-Terrorism 32 8. Use of Force in Law … (IDPs), children, sexual violence, counter-terrorism, use of force in law enforcement, …
Professional Standards for Protection Work
… edition also seeks to clarify how counter-terrorism legislation may affect the …
International Humanitarian Law and the Challenges of Contemporary Armed Conflicts – Recommitting To Protection In Armed Conflict On The 70th Anniversary Of The Geneva Conventions
… conflicts - IHL and non-State armed groups - terrorism, counterterrorism measures, and IHL - climate, armed …
Dhaka: Traffic police personnel get trained in first aid
… the ICRC's support, the DMP's Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit chief …
ICRC vice-president: States must end flow of weapons that fuels human suffering
… and of human rights law, including acts of terrorism and sexual and gender-based …
Northern Ireland: Healing the wounds of 30 years of conflict
… for approximately 50 per cent of all acts of terrorism in Europe, according to the 2015 European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report. …
The rules of war protect people. Here’s how
Stories of when international humanitarian law (IHL) works rarely make the news. We don't see the stories of the pilots who decided not to drop a bomb after assessing that too many people would be …
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