The Protection of Civilians in Peacekeeping Operations : A Legal Obligation /
While the Security Council has been mandating peacekeepers to protect civilians since 1999, there is still contention on its legal meaning. Even though the concept of 'protection' can seem self-evident, as the concept of 'protection' is borrowed language, each body of law will pe...
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Format: eBook
Language: English
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill | Nijhoff,
2025.
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Human Rights and Humanitarian Law E-Books Online, Collection 2024.
International Humanitarian Law Series ;
71.
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Call Number: KZ6515
| Summary: | While the Security Council has been mandating peacekeepers to protect civilians since 1999, there is still contention on its legal meaning. Even though the concept of 'protection' can seem self-evident, as the concept of 'protection' is borrowed language, each body of law will perceive 'protection' through a different lens. However, as the mandate creates a legal obligation on UN peace missions, a clear understanding of protection is fundamental to ensure performance and accountability. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (275 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789004707313 |