Publication of the Proceedings of the 2020 Sanremo Round Table

The Institute is glad to announce the publication of the Proceedings of the 2020 Sanremo Round Table on current issues of IHL focused on “New Dimensions and Challenges of Urban Warfare“. The 43^rd Round Table on current issues of international humanitarian law, jointly organised by the Institute and the International Committee of the Red Cross, was held from 9^th September to 7^th October 2020 in form of a series of webinars. The event gathered high-level international experts and practitioners who investigated some of the crucial issues regarding the application of IHL in urban military operations, by examining the lessons learned from recent operations, the humanitarian consequences of urban warfare, the choice of means and methods in the urban context, and if a change of approach from the different actors, concerning the protection of civilians, is required in the urban environment. Download the proceedings For more information about the proceedings of the Sanremo Round Table, please visit the dedicated web page here.