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Summary of definitional elements

Who are armed actors?

Other related concepts

Verbs accompanying aid dependence

Weapon bearers, bearers of weapons

Even though there are no explicit synonymic references between weapon bearers and armed actors, both terms include the same subtypes:

e.g.

Armed groups/armed forces a type of armed actor??? Sometimes armed groups is used as a synonym of armed actors

However, dialogue with the authorities and all weapon bearers , including armed groups and local militias, enabled the National Society and the ICRC to assist isolated communities, some in previously inaccessible areas.

njured people received life-saving care from ICRC-trained and -equipped emergency responders, including National Society volunteers, medical workers, taxi drivers and weapon bearers , including members of armed groups.

Throughout the year, ICRC delegates engaged in dialogue with weapon bearers – including State forces, peacekeeping troops and members of non-State armed groups or coalitions of armed groups – with a view to promoting respect for IHL and other applicable norms, broadening understanding of the ICRC's mandate and activities, and facilitating safe passage for ICRC staff in the field.

Synonyms for state armed actors:

• State armed forces

Synonyms for non-state armed actors:

• Armed non-state actors

• ANSAs

• NSAs

• Violent non-state actors

Sometimes, the word armed is omitted to refer to armed non-state actors: Humanitarian norms are violated by State and non-State actors in many of today's armed conflicts

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