Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

This theme addresses the devastating impact of explosive weapons in populated areas, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations, civilian protection, and adherence to international humanitarian law to mitigate harm and long-term effects.

Nuclear weapons: 20 years since the ICJ advisory opinion and still difficult to reconcile with international humanitarian law

July 8, 2016 8 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / Weapons Louis G. Maresca

Everything we know about nuclear weapons, including the new information and analysis that has come to light in recent years, has only strengthened ...

Parties to conflict should avoid using heavy explosive weapons in populated areas

May 24, 2016 7 mins read Law and Conflict / Videos The editors

In this video, the head of ICRC’s Arms Unit, Kathleen Lawand, discusses the humanitarian consequences and legal implications of the use of explosive ...