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Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. Geneva, 12 August 1949.
Article
Part II : General protection of populations against certain consequences of war
Art. 26 - Dispersed families


ARTICLE 26Database 'IHL - Treaties & Comments', View 'COMART'

Each Party to the conflict shall facilitate enquiries made by members of families dispersed owing to the war, with the object of renewing contact with one another and of meeting, if possible. It shall encourage, in particular, the work of organizations engaged on this task provided they are acceptable to it and conform to its security regulations.