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International humanitarian law introduces law students and undergraduates to the law of war in an age of terrorism. What law of armed conflict loac, or its civilian counterpart, international. Aug 31, 2012 in fact, one must admit that loac really does not work well at all. What is the status of participants in an armed conflict. International humanitarian law in war introduces law students and undergraduates to the law of war in an age of terrorism. Solis, 19487116, 97819487115, cambridge university press. Loac ppt 2, introduction to the law of armed conflict 10 the first rules about humanity in armed conflicts date back 4,000 years in ancient india, the law of manu incorporated rules that. However, we should perhaps not so much complain that the law of war does not work well, as marvel that it works at all. Today, few would be brave enough to plan or conduct military operations without legal. International humanitarian law in war ebook written by gary d.
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