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International conference for the protection of war victims : report on the protection of war victims

prepared by the International Committee of the Red Cross

Geneva : ICRC, June 1993

51,4 p. ; 30 cm

English

Report intended for the governments participating in the above-mentioned Conference in order to provide them with a basis for reflection. The document is divided into 4 parts: description of the current unacceptable situation and the urgency of a reaction by the whole international community. Enumeration of preventive measures to restore humanitarian values. Presentation of the problems encountered in carrying out humanitarian actions related to access difficulties, security, the role of armed escorts or the coordination of relief actions. Reflection on the problem of repression of violations of international humanitarian law.

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