Kevin Karlen

ICRC Legal Advisor | #IHL |@LeidenLaw & @GSI_unige | RT ≠ endorsement

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

@boardyai building operational risk advisory for founders entering fragile markets, and exploring a direct-trade Colombian coffee import into Dubai and Switzerland. would love in on Boardy Pro

[ICRC @ICRC]

“The military escalation in the Middle East is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for civilians.”

Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president, urges respect for rules of war.

Read more 👉🏼 https://t.co/HqkzVzkVJ5

[Cordula Droege @CDroegeICRC]

@ICRC urges respect for #IHL in escalation Iran, Israel, US.
Attacks may only be directed at military objectives. The parties must abide by the principles of distinction, proportionality & precaution & take constant care to spare the civilian population & civilian objects.

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

#Iran | #Switzerland is deeply alarmed by today’s strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran.

🇨🇭calls for full respect of international law, including the #UNCharter and #IHL. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The Swiss Embassy remains operational. Our good offices remain at the disposal of the parties involved.

[John Wilson @wil54971921]

@zrh_airport Worst security experience I’ve had in any airport in the last 10 years. Over 1 hour 10 mins to get through security. One floor of security is finally being upgraded to the new scanners One floor empty and on the only operating floor half the lanes closed! Disgraceful!

[Cordula Droege @CDroegeICRC]

📢Watch here the launch of the progress report of the Global initiative to galvanize political commitment for international humanitarian law - the product of consultations with 130 states, expert meetings and events around the world:
#IHL
https://t.co/1pWpO4uNBP via @YouTube

[Nicolas Lambert @NicolasLambert_]

1ère visite terrain à Mopti : j’ai échangé avec les autorités, bénéficiaires & CRM. J’ai aussi visité l’hôpital Sominé DOLO, le Centre de réadaptation physique que nous soutenons.

Cette visite renforce la poursuite de notre engagement humanitaire auprès des personnes affectées.

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

@TK_HelpDesk Hi, I am still waiting for news.

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

I flew Business Class with @TurkishAirlines in March. On the outbound leg, my luggage was lost in Istanbul. On the return, it was delivered in Ouagadougou completely destroyed, with most contents damaged beyond use. #MontrealConvention
A thread 🧵1/5

[Nicolas Lambert @NicolasLambert_]

Très honoré de débuter ma mission comme Chef de délégation au @CICR_Mali en présentant ma lettre d'accréditation à S.E. @AbdoulayeDiop8

Je m'attelerai à poursuivre l'engagement humanitaire en faveur des personnes affectées par les conflits et violences armés

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

@TK_HelpDesk Hi, it's been 14 days now. I am surprised about our different interpretation of the term utmost urgency. This seems slow to me.

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

@TK_HelpDesk Hi, this is your reminder that you still didn’t follow up on this with me. I’ll get back to you in 7 days.

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

Un honneur d’avoir participé à cette rencontre au nom du CICR. Merci pour l’accueil chaleureux et l’intérêt porté à nos actions.

[Mame Ibrahima Tounkara @tounkara_ibra]

Ravi et honoré d’être reçu à ⁦@BeninDiplomatie⁩ par le Sec gén, ⁦@Afoukou_Fr⁩, en présence de ⁦⁦@HOUNKPONOUR⁩, Directeur des Aff. jur. Dialogue renforcé sur les thématiques #dih et opérations humanitaires du ⁦CICR en partenariat avec ⁦@CroixRougeBj⁩

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

@TK_HelpDesk Apparently I'm not the only one. As @BigBangTraining says, "Turkish you may eventually get your luggage Airlines" https://t.co/ut6k5ozU6M @IronBiby @wreckitgym

I'm still waiting and I still did not get any reaction from the baggage team.

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

@TK_HelpDesk Hi @TK_HelpDesk, so far nothing happened. I didn’t get contacted yet. @TurkishAirlines

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

I’m sharing this publicly in the hope that it encourages more consistent handling of passenger rights. I remain open to a resolution.🧵5/5

[Kevin Karlen @KevKarlen]

This has been a frustrating experience. Not just because of the damage, but because of the lack of accountability and the silence following a formal, well-documented claim. 🧵4/5

[CICR Afrique @CICR_Afrique]

📍#Goma - Nous avons rétabli l’électricité, vitale pour les blessés de guerre et les structures médicales (dont l’INRB).
Cela a aussi permis de relancer la station de pompage de Kyeshero, qui alimente en eau plusieurs quartiers ainsi que les hôpitaux de Kyeshero, Ndosho et Himbi.