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The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric. <\/p>\n
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The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has called on Switzerland to reaffirm its full commitment to international law, saying this is the most effective way to safeguard the security of its own population.\n<\/p>\n
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+Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not enough to just muddle through in today\u2019s world,\u201d she told the SonntagsZeitung, warning that the world is at a turning point and requires clarity.<\/p>\n \u201cSwitzerland is an open economy with a strong rule of law and is respected for that,\u201d Spoljaric said. She hopes the country will remain \u201cunapologetically committed to international law\u201d.<\/p>\n She urged heads of state and government to apply abroad the principles they uphold at home. \u201cDouble standards are detrimental to everyone\u2019s security,\u201d she said, stressing that a breach of the law is a breach of the law, regardless of who commits it. <\/p>\n \n More<\/p>\n More <\/p>\n International Geneva\n <\/p>\n ICRC president: humanitarian law is violated \u2018every day around the world\u2019 <\/p>\n This content was published on <\/p>\n Oct 23, 2024 <\/p>\n The Geneva Conventions celebrate their 75th anniversary against a backdrop of multiple armed conflicts. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more: ICRC president: humanitarian law is violated \u2018every day around the world\u2019 \u201cA human life has the same value everywhere; a child must be protected everywhere.\u201d This principle, she added, is also embedded in the Swiss Constitution and must be put into practice.<\/p>\n Possible war crimes under scrutiny<\/p>\n Shortly after the outbreak of the war in Iran on February 28, the ICRC appealed to all sides to respect the rules of war.<\/p>\n Asked whether war crimes had been committed during the attack on Iran, Spoljaric responded cautiously: \u201cIt is through confidential discussions with the parties \u2013 conducted by military experts and lawyers \u2013 that we determine whether a war crime has been committed in a specific case.\u201d She declined to comment publicly.<\/p>\n \n More<\/p>\n More <\/p>\n International Geneva\n <\/p>\n UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade <\/p>\n This content was published on <\/p>\n Mar 25, 2026 <\/p>\n UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran\u2019s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and calls for swift reparations. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more: UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade What is clear, she said, is that there have been population displacements and strikes on hospitals and schools. \u201cFundamental principles such as the protection of children, women and refugees are being violated in the current Middle East conflict.\u201d The Geneva-based organisation remains focused on delivering humanitarian aid and protecting civilian life.<\/p>\n![\"teaser\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GeoP_VIGNETTE_CICR_COMPO_sstxt-1.png\")
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