Climate change aggravates armed conflicts. Here’s how.
If you have read the works of brave journalists in Mariupol this week, you know the people of this town are trying to survive, not just shelling by Russian forces. … Read More
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Joint NGO Statement on Children and Armed Conflict – 16 March 2022 – World
49th session of the Human Rights Council – 16 March 2022 Item 3 Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Delivered by: Defense … Read More
No-fly zone over Ukraine is ‘participation’ in armed conflict, Putin warns
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow will consider any third-party declaration of a no-fly zone over Ukraine as “participation in the armed conflict”. Speaking at a meeting with … Read More
Armed conflict and force majeure
On February 25, 2022, following the invasion by the armed forces of the Russian Federation, the Swiss commodity trading and mining company Ferrexpo, operating mainly in Ukraine, suspended exports from … Read More
Armed conflict escalates in southeast Myanmar, with more than 220,000 displaced between 1 February 2021 and 21 February 2022: OCHA MYANMAR
Armed conflict is raging in southeast Myanmar, with 224,200 displaced between February 1, 2021 and February 21, 2022, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs … Read More
Vladimir Putin blames the West as he puts nuclear forces on high alert
Russian President Vladimir Putin put Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on high alert as Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian delegates would meet Russian officials at the Belarusian border. Vladimir Putin has ordered … Read More
Ukraine conflict: investment protection and armed conflict | Morgana Lewis
Although international humanitarian law (ius in bello) also protects personal property, it is only applicable at the state-to-state level. International investment law, however, provides for direct recourse by the investor … Read More
Vietnam deeply concerned about armed conflict in Ukraine | Politics
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is concerned about the an armed conflict in Ukraine and pays particular attention to the situation of … Read More
IFJ Media Safety Notice for journalists covering the armed conflict in Ukraine
The International and European Federation of Journalists today expressed serious concern for the safety of journalists covering the war in Ukraine, following Russian Air Force airstrikes on Ukrainian towns, bombings … Read More
Ramaphosa highlights SANDF achievements during Armed Forces Day speech
Armed Forces Day parade in Mbombela. President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the platform offered by Armed Forces Day to bring South Africans home at least nine times when the South … Read More
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Children and the armed conflict in Iraq – Report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/46) [EN/AR] – Iraq
Summary This report, submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions on children and armed conflict, is the fourth report on the situation of children and armed … Read More
Nuncio calls for ‘concrete action’ to protect civilians in armed conflict
By Catholic News Service UNITED NATIONS (CNS) – United Nations efforts to limit the use of explosive weapons in densely populated urban areas have won the backing of the Vatican’s … Read More
Saudi armed forces delegation visits Greek military academies
New report highlights Saudi aid contribution to developing countries’ well-being DJEDDAH: Since the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 1970 calling on economically advanced countries to contribute at … Read More
Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict – Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflictStephanie Tremblay2022-01-04T17:41:34-05:00 the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed … Read More
PEOPLE RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES FOLLOWING ARMED CONFLICT, AIR STRIKES, IN MYANMAR NEED PROTECTION – HUMANITARIAN GROUPS
An escalation of the armed conflict in Myanmar in recent days, including airstrikes, has forced thousands to flee to Thailand, prompting a group of aid organizations on Friday to call … Read More
After 25 years, mandate of children and armed conflict bigger than ever, Says Secretary-General, as minors still killed in cycles of violence – World
SG / SM / 21078 Here is the text of the video message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the mandate on children … Read More
Yemeni armed forces shoot down another US-made ScanEagle reconnaissance drone
The Yemeni military says it was intercepted and struck another Saudi spy drone over the oil-producing province of Marib. Yemeni air defense units could shoot down a US-made Boeing Insitu … Read More
The University Network for Children and Armed Conflict International Prize 2021 goes to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict as Head of the Office for Children and Armed Conflict – World
New York, December 3, 2021 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, in her capacity as Head of OSRSG-CAAC, is honored … Read More
Gunman in custody after lockdown deadlock at UN headquarters
An armed man was taken into custody Thursday after an hour-long standoff with police forced the United Nations headquarters to lock down in New York, authorities said. There was no … Read More
Armed man on suicide mission Containment of forces in UN building, deployment of emergency vehicles
New York Police Department officers are in an armed standoff with a man wielding a shotgun outside the United Nations building, police said. The man is seen on video pacing … Read More
Feeding the “gender policy of the armed forces”
Gen CDS Lucky Irabor Feeding the “gender policy of the armed forces”By Mahmud Abdulsalam Women decades and centuries ago were considered non-entities. They have never been taken into account in … Read More
The tragedy of children recruited and used in armed conflict must end – United Nations International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor – World
Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Rob Williams, CEO, War Child UK Guy Ryder, ILO Director General Frédérique was at school in … Read More
Children and armed conflict in the Central African Republic – Report of the Secretary-General (S / 2021/882) – Central African Republic
Summary This report, submitted in accordance with the Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions on children and armed conflict, is the Secretary-General’s fifth report on children and armed … Read More
The tragedy of children recruited and used in armed conflict must end – world
Frédérique was at school in Bambari, Central African Republic, when the militia attacked. Many people died in the hostilities, including his brother and his mother. Devastated, Frédérique joined an armed … Read More
International day for the prevention of the exploitation of the environment in times of war and armed conflict: all you need to know
(Representative image) | Photo credit: iStock images Highlights The day aims to educate people about the effects of war and armed conflict on the environment. When a war takes place, … Read More
International Day for the Prevention of the Exploitation of the Environment in Time of War and Armed Conflict
On November 5, 2001, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 6 of each year to be the International Day for the Prevention of Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed … Read More
Panic in Addis Ababa amid escalating armed conflict between state and rebel forces
There is a cloud of uncertainty in Ethiopia as airlines out of Addis Ababa are reportedly fully booked, following the declaration of a six-month national state of emergency on Tuesday. … Read More
Children and armed conflict in Colombia – Report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/1022) – Colombia
New York, 12 January 2022 – The steady decrease in grave violations against children in Colombia since the signing of the Peace Accord in 2016 to 383 verified incidents is … Read More
UNICEF welcomes removal from CJTF of groups using children in armed conflict
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said yesterday that the delisting of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) from the United Nations Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict as … Read More
Netherlands says armed forces could tackle ransomware attacks
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Critical Infrastructure Security, Cybercrime Officials and experts debate legality and diplomatic ramifications of the declaration Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • October 8, 2021 The Dutch … Read More
More children abused in Mozambique’s armed conflict – UN
United Nations officials have increasingly received reports of the use of children in armed groups and violations, including kidnappings and sexual violence by militant Islamist groups in the Cabo Delgado … Read More
Mozambique: number of children abused in armed conflicts increases, according to UN
Geneva – United Nations officials have increasingly received reports of the use of children in armed groups and violations, including kidnappings and sexual violence by militant Islamist groups in the … Read More
Monthly update on children and armed conflict – October 2021 – Colombia
Recommendations to the Security Council COLOMBIA The Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) is listed in the annexes of the Secretary-General’s (SG) 2021 Annual Report (S / 2021/437) on Children and … Read More
Yemen: Endless suffering of children after 7 years of brutal armed conflict and massive humanitarian crisis – Yemen
Report of the United Nations Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Yemen More than 3,500 children were victims of one or more grave violations in Yemen between January 1, … Read More
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Children and armed conflict in Yemen – Report of the Secretary-General (S / 2021/761) [EN/AR] – Yemen
Summary This report, the third on the situation of children and armed conflict in Yemen, has been prepared pursuant to Security Council resolution 1612 (2005). It contains information on the … Read More
Monthly update on children and armed conflict – September 2021 – Afghanistan
Recommendations to the Security Council Afghanistan Four non-state armed groups (NSAGs) are listed in the annexes to the Secretary-General’s (SG) latest report on children and armed conflict (CAAC) for the … Read More
CONTROVERSE DECLARATION OF KIO AND ARMED CONFLICT IN KOKANG: Reflection of China’s national interest?
Sai Wansai – When the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) released a Kachin-language statement on August 24, many wonder what became of its chairman, General N Ban La, saying his organization … Read More
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Ethiopia urges citizens to join armed forces as conflict spreads
A torched tank stands near the town of Adwa in the Tigray region of Ethiopia on March 18, 2021. REUTERS / Baz Ratner / File Photo Register now for FREE … Read More
Children and armed conflict: Report of the Secretary-General (S / 2021/437) – World
This report, drawn up following consultations and covering the period from January to December 2020, is submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2427 (2018). The report includes trends regarding the … Read More
Afghanistan Protection of civilians in armed conflict Mid-year update: January 1 to June 30, 2021 – Afghanistan
Between January 1 and June 30, 2021, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recorded 5,183 civilian casualties (1,659 killed and 3,524 injured). The total number of civilians killed … Read More
“Cyber operations during armed conflict do not take place in a ‘legal vacuum’ or ‘gray area’ – they are subject to the established principles and rules of international humanitarian law. – World
Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross to the United Nations Security Council public debate on cybersecurity, the maintenance of international peace and security in cyberspace. Excellencies, The … Read More
Armed conflict fuels rising number of widows in Cameroon
Cameroonian Minister for the Empowerment of Women and the Family, Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, said on Wednesday that deaths from armed conflict have contributed to a significant increase in the number … Read More
Armed conflict spreads in Myanmar as violence escalates
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michele Bachelet said the armed conflict is escalating and spreading in parts of Myanmar in opposition to the February military coup and could … Read More
AFP, UN writes strategic plan to protect children in armed conflict
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United Nations signed a strategic plan to protect children in armed conflict during a signing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo on Wednesday, June … Read More
Towards better environmental protection in armed conflicts
Environmental dimensions of armed conflicts Years of armed conflict have devastated Yemen’s environment, contributing to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Attacks on hydraulic infrastructure depriving thousands of people … Read More
A decade of safeguarding education in armed conflict – World
GCPEA TEN YEARS LATER In 2010, a group of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations working in the fields of education in emergencies, protection, higher education and international humanitarian and … Read More
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Over 200 species threatened by armed conflict
Civil unrest and military exercises pose increased risks to more than 200 endangered species, including elephant populations and the critically endangered eastern gorilla, conservationists warned on Wednesday. A report by … Read More
Starving Tigray: How armed conflict and mass atrocities have destroyed the economy and food system of an Ethiopian region and threaten famine – Ethiopia
This report has benefited from the research, analysis and review of a number of individuals, most of whom have preferred to remain anonymous. For this reason, we attribute authorship to … Read More
WFP Philippines Situation Report # 1 – Armed conflict in Mindanao, March 30, 2021 – Philippines
In numbers 66,019 displaced people (13,570 families) hosted in 55 evacuation camps in 10 municipalities Strong points WFP will provide logistical support to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Muslim … Read More
UN launches billion dollar appeal for Nigerian victims of armed conflict
The United Nations is appealing for $ 1 billion to help 6.4 million of Nigeria’s most vulnerable people, including two million who have been forced to flee their homes because … Read More
Children and Armed Conflict and the SDGs – Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
Children go to school at Harsham Camp for Displaced Persons in Erbil, Iraq. UNICEF/Wathiq Khuzaie The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have now come into force and there is great hope … Read More
SRSG for children and armed conflict: statement to the 46th session of the Human Rights Council – world
Statement by Ms. Virginia Gamba Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict at the 46th session of the Human Rights Council Please check against delivery Madame President, … Read More
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Annual report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict in Afghanistan 2020 – Afghanistan
RISE IN CIVIL ACCIDENTS AFTER THE START OF PEACE NEGOTIATIONS IN AFGHANISTAN – UN REPORT KABUL – The number of civilians killed and injured has risen in Afghanistan after the … Read More
The use of children in armed conflict must stop: UNICEF
JUBA from South Sudan The United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday reiterated its call for an immediate end to the use of children in armed conflict. “The grotesque … Read More
Ethiopian armed conflict could affect Nile dam dispute
The armed conflict in Ethiopia between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has recently climbed. Tensions began to rise after the Tigray region rejected Prime Minister … Read More
Guidelines on the Protection of the Natural Environment in Armed Conflict: Rules and Recommendations for the Protection of the Natural Environment in International Humanitarian Law, with Commentary – World
The natural environment has often remained a silent victim of war. The consequences of environmental damage for people affected by conflict are severe and complex, affecting their well-being, health and … Read More
Mid-year report on the protection of civilians in Afghanistan in armed conflict: January 1 – June 30, 2020 – Afghanistan
UN urges parties to prioritize protection of civilians, start talks KABUL– The first half of 2020 saw fluctuating levels of violence affecting civilians in Afghanistan, with the United Nations documenting … Read More
Sexual violence against children during armed conflict, vastly underreported |
Virginia Gamba, the UN Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, blamed “fear of stigma and reprisal, involvement of powerful perpetrators and lack of services for survivors,” which all discourage. … Read More
Atrocity Alert # 208: Children and Armed Conflict, Nigeria and Libya – Libya
Atrocity Alert is a weekly publication of the World Center for the Responsibility to Protect that highlights situations in which people are at risk of or experience mass atrocities. UN … Read More
Involving children in armed conflict: 20 years after the adoption of the OPAC – world
Joint statement by the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, the European Parliament Intergroup on the Rights of the Child and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children … Read More
Opposition forces receive training on protecting children caught in armed conflict – South Sudan
OKELLO JAMES Senior officers of the opposition forces living in cantonment sites in the eastern Ecuadorian region of South Sudan have received training to help them better understand the laws … Read More
Military detention of children in armed conflict: the role of transfer protocols in protecting children’s rights – world
A global problem In at least 15 countries affected by armed conflict, governments imprison children suspected of involvement in non-state armed groups or other national security offenses. Recent surveys have … Read More
Government security forces recognize duty to protect children in armed conflict – South Sudan
MARTIN SIBA If they had not already understood the devastating effects war can have on a child, 70 government military and police officers gathered in Nzara County for a workshop … Read More
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Semi-annual report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict: (January 1 to June 30, 2019) [EN/Dari/PS] – Afghanistan
UN URGES PARTIES TO HEED AFGHAN CALL: ZERO CIVIL LIFE KABUL – The conflict in Afghanistan continues to have a devastating impact on civilians, with the latest UN update released … Read More
Trafficking in persons in the context of armed conflict – 2018 – World
INTRODUCTION Linking conflict, violence and exploitation In 2016, more countries experienced some form of violent conflict than at any time in the past 30 years.1 People living in conflict-affected areas … Read More
The law of armed conflict: does it apply to space?
Judicial advice When the White House announced earlier this year the creation of Space Force, a new branch of the military, many observers were puzzled. Space technology has undoubtedly come … Read More
The US-backed Turkish operation in Syria has created an international armed conflict
Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Işik during a United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting at Lancaster House in London, Sept. 8, 2016. DoD Photo by Air … Read More
Is it a “war”? An “armed conflict”? Why words matter in America’s fight against the Islamic State.
When is a war not a war? Does it matter, when a bomb is dropped or a missile is launched, whether it is called “counter-terrorism”, or “armed conflict”, or “hostilities”? … Read More