ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross [to 28 March 2015]
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Yemen: ICRC concerned at civilian casualties amid escalating violence
News release
26 March 2015
The ICRC in Yemen, worried by the recent escalation of violence in the country, expressed concern on Thursday at reports of civilian casualties following air strikes in the capital Sana’a and other parts of the country. Ordinary Yemenis – already hit hard by years of conflict – are now enduring the effects of this escalation.
“All parties involved in the current round of violence are bound by the rules governing the conduct of hostilities,” said Cedric Schweizer, who heads the ICRC delegation in Yemen.

Arms Trade Treaty: Newest addition to international humanitarian law discussed at Malaysia regional conference
News release
25 March 2015
Kuala Lumpur / Geneva (ICRC) – The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) – the newest addition to international humanitarian law (IHL) – is the focus of a regional conference being held in Kuala Lumpur this week.
70 experts from over 20 countries and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from across the Asia-Pacific region have gathered for the Regional Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty and Strengthening International Humanitarian Law, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Niger: Humanitarian law manual for armed forces
News release
25 March 2015
Niamey (ICRC) – An instruction manual on international humanitarian law was officially presented today to Niger’s Ministry of National Defence. It was drafted by the country’s defence and security forces with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Jordan: Medical associations discuss health care in detention
News release
22 March 2015
The second regional conference on health care in detention organized by the ICRC started today in Amman, attended by representatives of medical associations from nine Middle Eastern and North African countries.