Amman: The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law wrapped up a specialized workshop Thursday on the state of international humanitarian law in current armed conflicts and crisis management, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
According to Jordan News Agency, retired Lt. Gen. Mamoun Khasawneh, the committee's chairman, addressed the closing ceremony, emphasizing that humanitarian law is grounded in ethical principles binding on all parties under custom and law. He noted that international law now faces direct challenges, primarily due to the dominance of power politics among major states and an increase in cyberattacks driven by rapid technological advances.
Khasawneh commended King Abdullah II's political acumen in maintaining Jordan's security and stability amid regional conflict, highlighting the Ministry of Interior's role as a "strategic partner" of the committee. The workshop featured papers by international law experts discussing its relationship to human rights, protection of civilians and property, environmental protection, and mechanisms for enforcing international legal rules.
The event was part of a series of workshops, seminars, and activities under the committee's 2026 work plan. Participants affirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Ministry of Interior and the committee to achieve shared goals. The workshop targeted Interior Ministry employees working in the northern governorates, aiming to "institutionalize" their knowledge of international humanitarian law and deepen their understanding of its principles and humanitarian dimensions.