Writer | 김명우 | Write Date | 2020-05-06 |
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File | COVID-19_and_IHL.pdf |
COVID-19 and International Humanitarian Law (by ICRC)
COVID-19 poses a dramatic new threat to life in war-torn countries. International humanitarian law (IHL) is a key legal framework that provides crucial safeguards to people affected by armed conflicts. This overview summarizes some of the main provisions of IHL that may be particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic.