Counter-terrorism and humanitarian aid repercussions and solutions

Abstract EN

This study sheds light on one of the challenges currently facing international humanitarian law, i.e., the repercussions arising from the emergence of terrorism as part of non-state armed con flicts.

It will study how terrorism is creating legal and practical conditions that jeopardize the delivery of humanitarian aid in areas of armed con flict.

The legal conditions embodied in the policies and legislative measures to combat terrorism had negative repercussions, both on the ways of financing humanitarian organizations and the principles governing the provision of humanitarian aid.

On the other hand, due to the inevitable politicization of humanitarian aid, governments strive to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching the areas under the control of terrorists with the result that the civilians living in those areas become the victims of this political game.

This study aims at suggesting a solution to this by finding ways to align security requirements with humanitarian needs.

This study also aims at reviewing and evaluating some good practices and obligations states must abide by under international humanitarian law related to humanitarian activities when preparing and implementing measures and policies to combat terrorism.