Jessica Almqvist
Professor
‘Even war has rules’: a call for global action to protect civilians
Author
Summary, in English
There is an urgent need to address in a comprehensive manner the problem of systematic and flagrant violations of international humanitarian and human-rights law in ongoing conflicts, including its sources and implications. More specifically, possible lines of action to counter the growing importance of non-state armed actors and the use of explosives in populated areas must be discussed. A Global Action Plan on how to prevent, repress and redress serious violations of international law in armed conflict, taking into account the present and future role of UN peace missions, is a must.
Department/s
- Public International Law
Publishing year
2016-03-02
Language
English
Publication/Series
Analysis of the Elcano Royal Institute
Volume
23
Links
Document type
Journal article (comment)
Topic
- Law
Keywords
- Human rights
- Compliance
- Armed conflict
- International humanitarian law
- Mänskliga rättigheter
Status
Published
Research group
- Public International Law