IRRC No. 883

Engaging armed groups

14 articles

IRRC No. 883 Engaging armed groups

14 articles

Most wars today pit states against armed groups, and talking with such groups is therefore vital for all those working to promote compliance with the law and strengthen the protection of conflict victims. Reaching them, however, involves overcoming material, security-related, legal and political obstacles. What arguments can be invoked to convince armed groups? How can their adherence to international humanitarian law (IHL) be strengthened when they are themselves outlaws according to domestic law? How to engage with armed groups in an international context in which any dialogue may be perceived as a form of betrayal or complicity?

Table of contents

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Editorial: Engaging armed groups

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Interview with David Kilcullen

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Engaging non-state armed actors in state and peace-building: options and strategies

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Humanitarian engagement under counter-terrorism: a conflict of norms and the emerging policy landscape

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Participation of armed groups in the development of the law applicable to armed conflicts

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Monitoring armed non-state actor compliance with humanitarian norms: a look at international mechanisms and the Geneva Call Deed of Commitment

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Between insurgents and government: the International Committee of the Red Cross’s action in the Algerian War (1954–1962)

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Taking prisoners: reviewing the international humanitarian law grounds for deprivation of liberty by armed opposition groups

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Detention by armed groups: overcoming challenges to humanitarian action

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Closing the gap: symbolic reparations and armed groups

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Enhancing civilian protection from use of explosive weapons in populated areas: building a policy and research agenda

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The European Court of Human Rights’ Al-Jedda judgment: the oversight of international humanitarian law

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What’s new in law and case law across the world (Autumn 2011)

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Books and articles (Autumn 2011)