Law Of Armed Conflict News

world4 days ago•8 min saved

Civilian-Style Aircraft Used in Covert Strike on Venezuelan Drug Boat

The Pentagon reportedly used a secret aircraft painted to resemble a civilian plane to strike a boat off Venezuela suspected of drug trafficking, killing 11; legal experts warn such actions could constitute perfidy and violate the laws of armed conflict, while the administration argues the strikes were lawful under a noninternational armed conflict; details about the aircraft remain undisclosed and follow-up strikes killed more survivors.

via The New York Times|

#boat-attack #civilian-aircraft-disguise #law-of-armed-conflict

international-law2 years ago•22 min saved

Navigating the Law of Armed Conflict in the Israel-Hamas War

This article provides expert guidance on the law of armed conflict (LOAC) and international humanitarian law as it applies to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. It discusses the equal application principle, sources of LOAC, the distinction between international and non-international armed conflict, violations of LOAC and war crimes, the definition of civilians and combatants, the prohibition of taking hostages, torture, rape, and directly targeting civilians, the rule of proportionality, targeting civilian infrastructure, precautions to minimize civilian harm, the use of human shields, collective punishment, siege warfare, access to humanitarian relief, and the forcible displacement of civilians. The article aims to assist policymakers, diplomats, analysts, reporters, scholars, and the public in understanding the legal framework surrounding the conflict.

via Just Security|

#civilian-protection #international-humanitarian-law #international-law