Direct participation in hostilities

One of the key elements of international humanitarian law is the clear distinction between members of the armed forces and civilians. In contemporary armed conflicts, however, the proximity of civilians to military operations and their increased assumption of traditionally military functions lead to confusion as to the implementation of the principle of distinction. Read full overview

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Clarifying the notion of direct participation in hostilities

Treaty Law

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International Humanitarian Law and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
Direct participation in hostilities: questions & answers
ICRC clarification process on the notion of direct participation in hostilities under international humanitarian law (proceedings)
Interpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities under International Humanitarian Law

International Review of the Red Cross More articles

Special issue of the Review

International Review of the Red Cross, 2008, No. 872 – Direct participation in hostilities

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The International Review of the Red Cross: French selection 2008

This issue is a collection of articles drown from the four issues of the International Review of the Red Cross of the year 2008. The themes are the following: conflict in Iraq, sanctions, Human rights and direct participation in hostilities.
Interpretive guidance on the notion of direct participation in hostilities under international humanitarian law

The "Interpretive Guidance on the notion of direct participation in hostilities under IHL" aims to clarify the meaning and consequences of direct participation in hostilities under international humanitarian law.

Direct participation in hostilities

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Clarifying the notion of direct participation in hostilities

Treaty Law

Reference documents

International Review of the Red Cross More articles

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Special issue of the Review

Publications More publications

The International Review of the Red Cross: French selection 2008

Interpretive guidance on the notion of direct participation in hostilities under international humanitarian law

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