It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of protection. International law protects the people who wear them, and the buildings and transport which display ...

"The Red Cross emblem has to be respected in ... Uribe and his top generals had categorically denied that international humanitarian symbols were used in the July 2 rescue mission that freed ...

The use of the Red Cross emblem by civilian medical units and medical personnel is strictly regulated by international humanitarian law ... 435 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine "Illegal use of the ...