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What is International Humanitarian Law?

What is international humanitarian law? "International humanitarian law is a set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare. International humanitarian law is also known as the law of war or the law of armed conflict." For more, please see the Red Cross What Is International Humanitarian Law?

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