An oft-stated axiom of international humanitarian law is that civilians can never be targeted in armed conflict, enshrined by rules 48, 51(2) and 52(2) of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions. The International Committee for the Red Cross study of customary law affirms that under customary law civilians can not be targeted. However, the United [...]
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The Agitator: IHL permits limited reprisal attacks against civilians
Posted on 09 January 2012.
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The Agitator: Announcing TVFA’s Newest Feature
Posted on 06 January 2012.
The View From Above’s core mission is to engage with professors, students, and practitioners of international law in an ongoing conversation about timely developments in international law and policy. To further that mission, we are proud to present “The Agitator,” a new feature from TVFA. Each week, The Agitator will advance a controversial, unpopular, or [...]
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