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The ICRC calls on all States to affirm that IHL applies to, and therefore restricts, cyber operations during armed conflicts Format Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, The International Committee of the Red Cross is grateful for the opportunity to address the Group of Governmental Experts before their fourth and final meeting. Over the past two years, intergovernmental discussions about risks and rules in cyberspace have made remarkable progress. Today, the international community recognizes that 'a [significant number] of States are developing ICT capabilities for military purposes' and that...

The ICRC calls on all States to affirm that IHL applies to, and therefore restricts, cyber operations during armed conflicts Statement to the Group of Governmental Experts on Advancing responsible State behavior in cyberspace in the context of international security, Informal consultative meeting. Statement 25 May 2021 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, The International Committee of the Red Cross is grateful for the opportunity to address the Group of Governmental Experts before their fourth and final meeting. Over the past two years, intergovernmental discussions about risks and rules in ...

Sri Lanka: Exploring contemporary challenges to international humanitarian law Format The Geneva Conventions enjoy universal acceptance, even seven decades after their adoption. Their integration into domestic law and military doctrine continues to prevent and minimize the human cost of armed conflict, while preserving a minimum of human dignity in times of armed conflict. However, as methods, means and geography of warfare are transformed, the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) faces new challenges. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in collaboration wit...

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Arindrajit Basu,  Irene Poetranto,  Justin Lau May 19, 2021 Source: Getty Summary:  UN member states have attempted to devise rules for state behavior in cyberspace. Yet disagreements have hampered those efforts, and the root causes of cyber instability remain. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Check your email for details on your request. The stability of global financial, healthcare, and security systems is increasingly at risk from cyber threats. As more critical infrastructure and industrial ...

Human Rights Defenders in Cyberspace: A Litmus Test for Cybersecurity By Pavlina Pavlova - 11 May 2021 Compromised accounts, device confiscation, censorship, surveillance, excessive monitoring – these are some of the threats in cyberspace with the potential to violate human rights. But not everyone is affected equally with their consequences. Human rights defenders have been pre-eminently targeted by their adversaries and opponents. They have witnessed human rights concerns being translated into threats to psychological and even physical security. Reflecting on their security needs and expe...