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Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. Geneva, 12 August 1949.
Article
Part I : General provisions
Art. 1 - Respect for the Convention


ARTICLE 1Database 'IHL - Treaties & Comments', View 'COMART'

The High Contracting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all circumstances.
International Committee of the Red Cross