International humanitarian law forbids intentional attacks on civilians. Targeting them or critical civilian infrastructure–such as hospitals–could constitute a war crime. It also prohibits attacks on ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also urged the international community to intensify efforts to support a genuine political process aimed at achieving lasting peace ...

Israel has refused to renew visas for leaders of three UN agencies in Gaza over their advocacy for Palestinian civilians amid ...

The current draft text reiterates key provisions of international humanitarian law in several places and outlines measures to improve implementation. It should do more, however, to clarify how ...

Amid soaring child deaths, surging malnutrition, ceaseless bombardments, and a shattered health system, conditions in Gaza have deteriorated to “unspeakable” levels, top UN officials warned the ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he believes efforts are being made abroad to misrepresent Ireland's position in relation to Israel's war on Hamas.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Europe’s top human rights court delivered damning judgments on Wednesday against Russia, finding ...

Meeting of States on Strengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of their Liberty, 27 April 2015, Geneva, Switzerland. Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer President of the ...

The drafts have been submitted to the Fatwa and Legislation Department for review before their presentation to the Council of ...

Amman: The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law of Qatar is participating in the joint workshop organized by the National Committee ...

Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait announced Tuesday the completion of two draft laws aimed at reinforcing Kuwait’s ...

A number of Jordan Armed Forces personnel took part on Monday in a training course titled "The Status of International Humanitarian Law in Contemporary Armed Conflicts," organized by the General ...