International humanitarian law

This book is written not because of any foreseen break of armed conflict, but armed conflict is an inevitable phenomenon in human and international relations since despite the United Nations Charter prohibition on the use of force in international relations, war still exist. Hence, there is need to...

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Main Authors: Jan, Mohammad Naqib Ishan (Author), Haruna, Abdulrashid Lawan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Gombak IIUM Press 2015
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The nature and scope of IHL
  • Concept of armed conflict and new wars
  • Fundamental principles of IHL
  • Means and methods of warfare
  • Combatants and prisoners of war status
  • The care of wounded and sick and the protection of civilians and medical personnel in armed conflict
  • Enforcement of international humanitarian law
  • Islamic perspective of humanitarian law
  • Conclusion