Conflict between Yugoslavia and the International Committee of the Red Cross in the aftermath of the Second World War

The International Committee of the Red Cross from Geneva and its activities in circumstances Second World War has been exclusively humanitarian, ICRC based it on then applicable provisions regulations Law (the Armed Conflict). In aftermath War, sporadic allegations began to arise ICRC's war’s circumstances, 1939 1945. These focused particular relations with Authorities German Reich, favor Jews during war. Initially, leadership facing accusations various organizations or individuals, as well Union Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), that had no official ICRC, shown open hostilities towards War. mid-1946, representatives Yugoslav authorities accused protecting collaborators war criminals further aggravated situation. reason for outbreak conflict was issue displaced persons, among other. started continued through press, support authorities. Soon, both extended their entire ICRC’s carried out Based original archival sources, published sources literature, author presents genesis conflict.