The article presents the mechanisms such as the protecting powers, the international fact finding commission and the universal jurisdiction set up by IHL to safeguard interests of the parties in times of armed conflict, to conduct investigations into alleged breaches while the conflict is going on and to ensure respect for conventions in all circumstances.
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