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Civil defence

Civil defence aims to mitigate the loss, damage and suffering inflicted on civilians as a result of the dramatic development of the means and methods of warfare. It is an essential component of the protection of civilians against military operations provided by international humanitarian law. Read full overview

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Protocol I additional to the Geneva Conventions, 1977

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Civil defence 1977-1997 - from law to practice. Report from the meeting of experts
Civil defence in international humanitarian law

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