Violations of the Rules Applicable in Non-International Armed Conflicts and Their Possible Causes The Case of Somalia |
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Author:
| Alasow, Omar Abdulle |
Series title: | International Humanitarian Law Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-90-04-16475-8 |
Publication Date: | May 2010 |
Publisher: | BRILL
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $202.00 |
Book Description:
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While all armed conflicts are marked by violations of international humanitarian law, non-international armed conflicts appear to be characterised by even more serious violations of international humanitarian law on a colossal scale. This study is aimed at understanding the possible factors that may cause parties to non-international armed conflicts to engage in violations despite the fact that not only international humanitarian law but also other bodies of rules (e.g. legal and...
More DescriptionWhile all armed conflicts are marked by violations of international humanitarian law, non-international armed conflicts appear to be characterised by even more serious violations of international humanitarian law on a colossal scale. This study is aimed at understanding the possible factors that may cause parties to non-international armed conflicts to engage in violations despite the fact that not only international humanitarian law but also other bodies of rules (e.g. legal and moral) impose restrictions and obligations similar to international humanitarian law. Somalia, which for over two decaces has been experiencing internal armed conflicts marked by widespread violations, is a typical case.