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International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping (Jointly Organized by USI,
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 18: The United Service Institution of India (USI), the country's oldest think tank established in 1870, is organizing its Annual UN Forum 2023 (#UAUF 23) on 21-22 November 2023 in New Delhi. The two-day seminar on "International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping"
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India, US stand with Israel against terrorism: Joint Statement
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Noting the "horrific terrorist attack" against Israel by Hamas, India and the US reiterated that both countries stand with Israel against terrorism and further called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.
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At 2+2 Dialogue, India shares its perspective with US on Middle East, cond
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"We have asked for strict observance of international humanitarian law, de-escalation of the situation, and also condemned the civilian casualties," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra while addressing a briefing following the 2+2 Ministerial meeting.
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EAM Jaishankar speaks to Israeli counterpart, reaffirms commitment to coun
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Spoke this afternoon with FM Eli Choen of Israel. Appreciated his sharing the Israeli assessment of the current situation. Reiterated our firm commitment to countering terrorism, observance of international humanitarian law and for a two-state solution," Jaishankar posted from his offici
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Biden says US continues to stand with Israel, affirms country has "right t
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Reaffirming his support for Israel in its ongoing ground offensive in Gaza against the Hamas terrorists, United States President Joe Biden has said that Washington will continue to stand with the country and affirmed Israel's right to defend itself in line with international humanitarian
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International humanitarian law not an a la carte menu, cannot be applied s
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
He asserted that "international humanitarian law is not an a la carte menu and cannot be applied selectively."
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Israel-Hamas war: Arab countries condemn, reject acts of violence, terrori
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Foreign Ministers of Arab countries have condemned and rejected all acts of violence and terrorism against civilians and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and facilities, in addition to all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law by any party
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Palestinian UN envoy accuses Israel of 'genocidal' campaign against Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
He claimed that "Israeli occupying forces (IOF)" continue attacking civilian areas across the Gaza Strip, firing missiles, bombs and artillery by air, land and sea. Violating all rules of international humanitarian law, Israel is deliberately targeting homes, including apartment buildings, r
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UN Human Rights Chief urges states to defuse "powder keg" situation in Isr
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Tuesday issued an urgent plea to all states with influence to take steps to defuse the "powder keg" situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). He stressed that international humanitarian law and international human
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EU condemns Taliban ban on women from public parks and gyms
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The EU called on the Taliban to honour obligations under international law, in particular human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, and to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of all the Afghan population.
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India condemns recent killings in Iraq's Kurdistan region
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): India on Monday condemned the recent killings in Zakho district in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and termed it as a blatant disregard of international humanitarian law.
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US invokes OSCE Moscow Mechanism to report human rights abuses by Russia i
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): The US on Thursday (local time) invoked the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Moscow Mechanism to establish an expert mission to examine reported human rights abuses & violations of humanitarian law by Russia in Ukraine.
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