Law of Armed Conflict

Law of Armed Conflict: Principles and Concepts is a book that sets out to disseminate, promote and strengthen the knowledge of international humanitarian law among students, scholars, state and non-state armed groups, media practitioners and other groups interested in the protection of humanity during armed conflict. As a consequence of the growing complexity of modern armed conflict, this book contains materials that espouse the elements of law which are geared towards the protection of victims of armed conflict. It also presents contemporary issues relating to international humanitarian law in a clear, concise, accessible, practical and comprehensive manner. The main goal of this book is to show that international humanitarian law remains relevant in contemporary practice and that it provides answers to armed conflict related issues and challenges. Its distinctive style and format make it the ideal everyday companion for anyone approaching international humanitarian law for the first time and who is interested in armed conflict-related issues.