Sana'a: A training course on international humanitarian law was concluded on Thursday in the capital Sana'a. The course was 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 aimed to equip 30 participants from the Ministry of Information and its affiliated institutions with knowledge of international humanitarian law, the laws of war, its fundamental principles, the relationship between international humanitarian law and international human rights law, Yemen's position on these matters, and the role of the ICRC in implementing the law in conflict zones.
Issam Al-Mahbashi, Deputy Dean of the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of understanding and applying international humanitarian law in warfare. He also highlighted the importance of raising awareness of international humanitarian law and the laws of war, noting that Yemen is committed to international law and its implementation, driven by a concern for the safety of civilians and civilian objects.
He commended the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in promoting knowledge of international law and proper legal procedures for dealing with conflict zones, ensuring the safety of civilians and civilian objects, and mitigating human suffering. He emphasized the importance of the training course for journalists, as they are the ones who convey the true picture to society through various media outlets.
For his part, ICRC Media Coordinator Tawfiq Touri noted that the training course was enriched by extensive discussions between trainers and journalists on the nature of international humanitarian law, its mechanisms, and the fundamental principles that protect individuals and civilian communities in conflict zones. He expressed the ICRC's hope that the media will strengthen its role in the humanitarian field, based on neutrality and impartiality, in accordance with humanitarian principles.
