“These embargoes were imposed to ensure that research activities do not interfere with the mission of the ICRC, when it is called upon to fulfil its mandate in countries that are involved in a conflict,” says Bensi. ###>«Ces échéances ont été fixées pour que l'activité des chercheurs ne gêne pas l’accomplissement de la mission du CICR sur le terrain des conflits», explique l’archiviste.