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ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical
War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians. It must stop. Every effort to de-escalate is critical. Deliberate attacks on essential services and civilian infrastructure can amount to war crimes. We are seeing energy, fuel, water and health-care infrastructure damaged and destroyed. This disturbing trend is not limited to the Middle East or the
ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical
War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians. It must stop. Every effort to de-escalate is critical. Deliberate attacks on essential services and...
Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of...
His Majesty King Abdullah II and President Spoljaric discussed planning for the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War that will take place in Jordan later...
Syria: Hundreds of thousands flee Lebanon, vital food aid blocked
Speaking from Damascus, the UN Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) representative in Syria, Asseer Al-Madaien, said the country has seen a « sharp increase » in the number...
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ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical
War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians. It must stop. Every effort to de-escalate is critical. Deliberate attacks on essential services and...
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Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of...
His Majesty King Abdullah II and President Spoljaric discussed planning for the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War that will take place in Jordan later...
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Syria: Hundreds of thousands flee Lebanon, vital food aid blocked
Speaking from Damascus, the UN Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) representative in Syria, Asseer Al-Madaien, said the country has seen a « sharp increase » in the number...
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Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East
Three fundamental principles of IHL regulate the conduct of hostilities, i.e. the fighting between the parties to the conflict: distinction, proportionality and precautions. These are customary...
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