WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military would have committed a crime if it killed the survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat, legal experts say. It doesn’t matter whether the U.S. is in "armed ...

The recent decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to dismiss the Judge Advocate Generals (JAGs) of the Army, Navy, and Air Force marks a troubling departure from the decades-long commitment of the ...

The rule of law is the bedrock of international relations and human rights, ensuring that nations adhere to established norms to protect humanity during times of conflict. Within this framework, the ...

The ICRC responds quickly and efficiently to help people affected by armed conflict.

Whether or not a person may lawfully be targeted during military operations depends on their legal status under international humanitarian law and, in some cases, domestic law. The distinction between ...

Deepening journalists’ understanding of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) was the aim of a training session by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for journalists in the Northeast, ...