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ICRC position on hostage-taking : guidelines

ICRC

• Revue internationale de la Croix-Rouge = International review of the Red Cross, Vol. 84, no. 846, June 2002, p. 467-470

English

These guidelines set out the ICRC's position with regard to hostage-taking in situations in connection with which it is conducting operations. The guidelines (including those for hostage­taking committed in another country but linked to violence occurring where the ICRC is operating) apply regardless of whether or not the situation is covered by international humanitarian law. This document does not cover the kidnapping ofICRC personnel.

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• Revue internationale de la Croix-Rouge = International review of the Red Cross / Comité international de la Croix-Rouge
• Revue internationale de la Croix-Rouge = International review of the Red Cross [No. 846, 2002] / Comité international de la Croix-Rouge