![]() Irrespective of the claimed legitimacy of this fight or the causes espoused by or attributed to those involved therein, what we observe in the field is once again the civilian population bearing the brunt of armed violence. ![]() Indeed, every day we see the dramatic consequences of the fight between States and non-State armed groups designated as terrorist, in particular in Africa and in the Levant. In this regard, the ICRC condemns acts of terrorism, irrespective of their perpetrators, be they committed in or outside an armed conflict, and is deeply distressed by their devastating impact on communities and individuals. Terrorism negates the fundamental principles of humanity as well as the essential principles and objectives of international humanitarian law (IHL). Terrorism is a global phenomenon sometimes closely link to armed conflict and one which the international community is increasingly facing. Wherever we turn these days, across the world, we are confronted with increased risks of terrorist acts. The obvious challenges it poses are not only long-lasting, but also immediate. Terrorism is a scourge to which the international community has been striving to respond for decades. ![]() ![]() Statement of Christine Beerli, ICRC Vice-President at the 17th edition Bruges Colloquium, 20 -21 october 2016 ![]()
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