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Jessica Almqvist

Professor

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‘Even war has rules’: a call for global action to protect civilians

Author

  • Jessica Almqvist

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

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