International Humanitarian Law
Summary: Legal principles governing conduct in armed conflicts to protect civilians and non-combatants. Tags: concepts law humanitarian conflict Created: 2026-04-23T03:02:00Z Last Updated: 2026-04-23T03:02:00Z
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International humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the law of war, sets rules for armed conflicts to minimize suffering. Key treaties include Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols.
Principles: Distinction between combatants and civilians, proportionality, protection of medical personnel and facilities.
Enforcement: Through national courts, international tribunals.