Protection of civilians in armed conflict: bridging the gap between law and reality - HPG Policy Briefs 64 - Briefing papers
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Throughout history ways have been sought to limit the effects of war and protect civilians by regulating how wars are fought. Yet one need only look at the conflicts in Syria, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Libya and Yemen to see the challenges these efforts continue to face. Conflicts such as these – and the loss of life, dignity and livelihoods that they cause – compel us to ask what tangible progress has been made in enhancing the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Since the end of the Second World War there have been significant normative developments. Today, belligerents are subject to far more limitations on how they fight. But do they abide by them? Lack of compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) exacts a heavy price on civilians.1 It would be simplistic – and historically incorrect – to say that there was ever a time when Protection of civilians in armed conflict Bridging the gap between law and reality
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