On November 6, 2019, ICRC in collaboration with the Defense Command and Staff College, has conducted a one-day training on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) to 75 high-ranking trainee military officers of the college. The training was offered as part of the curriculum of the college.
The training session addressed the evolution and applicability of IHL, similarity and differences between IHL and Human rights, enforcement of IHL, and introduction to the newly released guidelines on investigating violations of IHL.
In his remark to the participants, Colonel Abebe Haile, deputy commandant of the college reminded the trainees to use the knowledge gathered during the training to foster the practical implementation of IHL and international humanitarian principles. “It is important that the messages don’t just stay with you and are transferred to officers and others you lead”, Colonel Abebe added.
Major Mastewal Abate, one of the trainees, noted on her part “The training gave me a better insight into the proper treatment and protection of prisoners of war and civilians.”
Global News 
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