The red cross emblem is an international symbol of neutrality and protection during armed conflicts. Used by military medical personnel and authorised humanitarian workers to safeguard the wounded and ...

The emblem of a red cross on a white background is a sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions. It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of ...

(CNN)-- The International Committee of the Red Cross expressed its concern Wednesday over what may have been the improper use of its emblem in the daring rescue last month of 15 hostages in Colombia.

Such a use of the Red Cross emblem could constitute a "war crime" under the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law and could endanger humanitarian workers in the future, according ...