PHAP Member
23 February 2015
IHL, the legal framework that applies to international armed conflict, non-international armed conflict, and situations of occupation, mentions terrorism but does not define it. To date there is no universally accepted single definition of terrorism.
Fundamental to IHL is the principle of...
PHAP Member
20 February 2015
This is a good question, variations of which I have heard on a number of occasions. Of course, one would need to consider the domestic law of a number of countries to determine potential criminal and/or civil liability when it comes to counterterrorism and humanitarian concerns. For instance, one...
Panos Merkouris
17 February 2015
I will provide an answer on two levels:
First as to whether terrorist acts, in general, can be considered war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide;
then I will provide an answer specifically for Nigeria and in particular with respect to the acts of the Boko Haram.
I. Terrorist...
Sophie Delaunay
17 February 2015
As a medical organization we do abide by the principles of medical ethics, providing medical care with full impartiality. This means that we treat anyone in need, regardless of his/her affiliation. From an operational standpoint, counterterrorism is not the main barrier to providing medical care in...
Sophie Delaunay
17 February 2015
In MSF we refuse to use the term "terrorist" groups as we consider it a subjective and political denomination. Some states are also considered "terrorist" by others... We usually refer to non-state armed groups or armed opposition groups.
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