Sana'a: A training course in the field of international humanitarian law began today in Sana'a, organized by the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Yemen.
According to Yemen News Agency, the two-day course aims to provide 30 participants from the Ministry of Information and its affiliated institutions with knowledge of international humanitarian law and its fundamental principles, the relationship between international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and Yemen's position on them.
At the opening of the course, the Dean of the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Al-Imad, emphasized the importance of understanding and applying international humanitarian law in times of war. He noted that Yemen is committed to international humanitarian law and highlighted that Islamic legislation is more comprehensive, fairer, and offers greater protection of human beings in times of war and conflict.
Dr. Al-Imad further explained that the Islamic religion safeguards human rights, especially in cases of captivity or injury, and criminalizes attacks on people, animals, public roads, and others. He accused the Saudi forces of violating international humanitarian law in Yemen by targeting and killing civilians, citing the recent targeting of Al-Hazm prison in Al-Jawf Governorate as an example.
Meanwhile, the Media Coordinator at the ICRC, Tawfiq Touri, underscored the importance of introducing the participating media professionals to international humanitarian law. He stressed that these professionals play a crucial role in conveying information to society through media coverage. He expressed the ICRC's hope that the media would enhance its role in the humanitarian field, maintaining neutrality and impartiality in accordance with humanitarian principles.
