International humanitarian law and cyber operations during armed conflicts
… presents its views on cyber operations and international humanitarian law (IHL). The use of cyber operations during …
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Saudi Arabia: Diplomats attend course on International Humanitarian Law
… entities are attending a course on international humanitarian law (IHL) delivered by the International …
Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law: Common principles of the two legal systems
… Even wars have limits. They are defined by International Humanitarian Law which obliges protection of all people not …
Mozambique: Members of Parliament discuss international humanitarian law
… anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the International Committee of the Red Cross … in promoting and developing international humanitarian law of which the 1949 Geneva Conventions are a …
Ethiopia: A renewed interest in international humanitarian law
… start work as a legal officer advising the International Department with MFA on IHL and … with Dr Habtamu Simachew (left), dean of Law School of Wollo University, awarding books … to study and know more about International Humanitarian Law (IHL), a tendency which was …
Advanced International Humanitarian Law Summer Session for Lecturers
… to the Geneva Convention, the 7th Advanced International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Summer Session for Lecturers opens …
Liberia: Armed forces train in international humanitarian law
… 15-04-2016 Monrovia (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … a four-day training course in international humanitarian law (IHL) to 24 junior and senior Liberian …
Nigeria: Lecturers exchange ideas on international humanitarian law
… 16-06-2015 Abuja (ICRC) – Today the International Committee of the Red Cross … off a three-day workshop on international humanitarian law (IHL) in Abuja. At this 11th edition, …
Nepal: New handbook to promote international humanitarian law
… authorities titled "Promoting Respect for International Humanitarian Law in Nepal" was launched in Kathmandu on 16 …
Mauritius and Seychelles: Champions of international humanitarian law
… International humanitarian law (IHL) is relevant not only to nations … in the world by actively participating in international forums and debates around the …
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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.