CLEAN : ICRC chief hails UN agreement on curbs on explosives in urban areas

The video discusses the role of the CRC and UN in safeguarding international humanitarian law, emphasizing the severe impact of weapons on civilians. It highlights the ongoing efforts by the UN and the International Committee for the Red Cross to address these issues, particularly in conflict zones like Syria, Yemen, and Ukraine. The declaration aims to restrict the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, marking a significant step towards reducing civilian harm and offering hope for better protection in warfare.

What role do CRC play in relation to international humanitarian law?

What are the consequences of using explosive weapons in populated areas?

How have successive UN Secretaries General addressed the issue of civilian protection?

What is the significance of the declaration mentioned in the text?

In what ways does the declaration commit states to address civilian harm?