ICRC

As combatants sit in the trenches – scrolling, posting, taking selfies – they can be targeted with online ads that espouse the laws of war.

As the international arms trade volume increases, States must act more responsibly to abide by their obligations and the humanitarian imperative of preventing violence and suffering.

Cordula Droege, chief legal officer and head of the legal division of the International Committee of the Red Cross, assesses the laws of war.

Compliance with international humanitarian law must be about fulfilling its humanitarian purpose, not skirting its limits.

While legislating is traditionally seen as a role of the State, armed groups impose “rebel law” over ~64 million people in contested regions.

Unpacking a new ICRC report outlining key challenges with responsible use of AI in military decision-making.

A critical assessment of the U.S. DoD Law of War Manual's approach to membership status in non-State armed groups.

Prosecutions for environmental destruction have been notably absent from war crimes trials to date. In Ukraine, this is about to change.

ICRC statement says "instructions issued by the Israeli authorities for the population of Gaza City to immediately leave their homes, coupled with the complete siege explicitly…

Use of the “overall control” test to attribute Wagner Group conduct to Russia is appealing, but considering the test’s application to other factual scenarios, there is some…

Resolution 2573’s implementation will benefit from a better understanding of the links between damaged infrastructure and public health.

After a decade of debate, it is urgent for States to start drafting new legally binding rules to prevent the automation of killing.