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Acts of terrorism in other situations may be subject to other bodies of law, in particular domestic criminal law. ... the fight against terrorism – the role of the ICRC Frequently Asked Questions What is ...

• 2010-06-25
• Section

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

What does IHL say about terrorism? Does IHL specifically mention terrorism? Do some aspects of the fight against terrorism amount to a 01-01-2011 FAQ What does IHL say about terrorism?

• 2011-01-01
• FAQ

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

Terrorism-oriented legislation, which initially covered only acts affecting civilians, has gradually expanded to cover some acts ... ‘‘war on terrorism’’ by examining the existing dynamic between ...

• 2006-12-31
• Article
• by: Daniel O’Donnell

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

Acts of terrorism in other situations may be subject to other bodies of law, in particular domestic criminal law. ... in calling such acts "terrorism", because they already constitute war crimes under ...

• 2010-10-29
• Overview

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE), ... abide by the rules of international law in the fight against terrorism.

• 2007-03-02
• Statement
• Archived page

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

• Places
  • The Americas

Although terrorism is not new, States continue to be confronted with the question of how to respond adequately and effectively to ... detention related to armed conflict and counter-terrorism.

• 2012-01-09
• Miscellaneous

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Visiting detainees

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Security detention

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

• Places
  • The Americas
    • United States

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Afghanistan

Acts of terrorism may constitute war crimes, subject to international jurisdiction, and the International Criminal Court may be ... At the same time, the fight against terrorism and the prosecution of ...

• 2002-09-30
• Article
• by: Hans-Peter Gasser

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

It has voiced its condemnation of such acts on many occasions, including after the attacks in the ... It has voiced its condemnation of such acts on ... What about the so-called "war against terrorism"?

• 2002-11-15
• FAQ

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

... the ICRC provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law and terrorism. ... questions about international humanitarian law and terrorism.

• 2011-01-01
• FAQ

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Protected persons
      • Prisoners of war and detainees

• People
  • Prisoners of war and detainees

Use of torture in a ‘‘war against terrorism’’: justifications, methods and effects: the case of France in Algeria, ... justification given was the terrorism employed by the National Liberation Front, ...

• 2007-09-30
• Article
• by: Raphaëlle Branche

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL and other legal regimes
      • IHL and human rights

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Health
      • Health in prisons
        • Torture

• People
  • Prisoners of war and detainees

... answers to most questions raised by terrorism, simply because it is not applicable outside armed conflict. ... applicable, acts of terrorism randomly directed at members of the public in countries at ...

• 1998-10-06
• Statement

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Humanitarian diplomacy and communication
      • United Nations
        • General Assembly
          • 53rd General Assembly

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Treaties and customary law

... armed conflict and the fight against terrorism – the role of the ICRC Although terrorism is not new, States continue to be confronted ... the persons detained in the fight against terrorism.

• 2009-03-04
• Operational Update
• Archived page

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Visiting detainees

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Security detention

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

• Places
  • The Americas
    • United States

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Afghanistan

ICRC activities in 2002 were once again dominated by Africa, which faced a cycle of armed conflict resulting in growing poverty, ... Stressing that the international community should find ways of ...

• 2003-06-19
• News Release
• Archived page

Extract from ICRC publication "International humanitarian law: answers to your questions" 01-01 ... that currently exists under international conventions for the prevention and punishment of terrorism.

• 2004-01-01
• Miscellaneous

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Terrorism

This section contains online copies dating back to 1995 of the International Review of the Red Cross, ... To this end, a pragmatic approach may be necessary, taking the perspective of armed groups into ...

• 2009-03-24
• Section

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Protected persons
      • Refugees and displaced persons

The third Geneva Convention provides a wide range of protection for ... relevance of IHL in the context of terrorism Analysis Military uniforms and the law of war The author first studies the wearing and ...

• 2010-03-23
• Section

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Protected persons
      • Prisoners of war and detainees

• People
  • Prisoners of war and detainees

Those in favour of abolishing torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment have always had to resist a variety of challenges ... The sad reality is that torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading ...

• 2011-06-30
• Article

• Topic
  • About the ICRC
    • Mandate and mission

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Visiting detainees

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Health
      • Health in prisons
        • Torture

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • IHL and other legal regimes
      • IHL and human rights

15,247 of which: Overheads 931 IMPLEMENTATION RATE Expenditure/yearly budget 73% PERSONNEL Expatriates National staff (daily ... Working with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, the ICRC also continued, ...

• 2010-04-20
• Section

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Sri Lanka

... armed conflict and the fight against terrorism – the role of the ICRC In images More images Film Family messages, ... 6,281 of which: Overheads 383 IMPLEMENTATION RATE Expenditure/yearly budget 103% ...

• 2010-04-20
• Section

• Places
  • The Americas
    • Canada

• Places
  • The Americas
    • United States

The ICRC strives to strengthen: the emergency-response capacities of the Red ... The Indonesian security forces pursued their fight against “terrorism”, reportedly arresting several hundred suspects, ...

• 2010-04-20
• Section

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Indonesia

• Places
  • Asia and the Pacific
    • Timor-Leste

The ICRC's priority in Ethiopia is to protect and assist people detained, displaced or otherwise affected by the 1998–2000 ... 9,884 of which: Overheads 603 IMPLEMENTATION RATE Expenditure/yearly ...

• 2010-04-20
• Section

• Places
  • Africa
    • Ethiopia

This leaflet, which has been updated in July 2011, provides a summary of three different legal situations: armed conflict, ... However, armed forces may be required to come to the assistance of civil ...

• 2011-07-31
• Publication

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Protecting civilians

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Dialogue with weapon bearers
        • Armed forces

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Dialogue with weapon bearers
        • Police

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Dialogue with weapon bearers
        • Other weapon bearers

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL
      • Multinational forces

... international humanitarian law and terrorism, and the legal framework regulating the use of force in complex humanitarian situations. ... "The round table will address issues of the law applicable to ...

• 2011-11-01
• News Release
• Archived page

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Humanitarian diplomacy and communication

• Places
  • Europe and Central Asia
    • Russia

Urbanisation, however, has brought with it a growing sense of vulnerability among many city dwellers faced with insecurity, ... Finally, rapid urbanization and the changing context of violence create ...

• 2010-06-18
• Section

Many scholars and organizations have advocated recently for the participation of armed groups in the development of legal ... Many scholars and organizations have advocated recently for the ...

• 2011-09-30
• Article
• by: Sophie Rondeau

• Topic
  • ICRC activities
    • Building respect for IHL
      • Dialogue with weapon bearers
        • Armed forces

• Topic
  • International humanitarian law
    • Contemporary challenges for IHL

• People
  • Weapon bearers
    • Armed forces