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sanctions for persons committing, or ordering to be committed, any of the grave breaches of the present Convention defined in the following Article. Each High Contracting Party shall be under the obligation to search for persons alleged to have committed, or to have ordered to be committed , and shall bring such persons, regardless of their nationality, before its own courts. It may also, if it prefers, and in accordance with the provisions of its own legislation, hand such persons over for trial to another High Contracting Party concerned, provided such High Contracting Party has made out a prima facie case.
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complicates the application of the Conventions, which have not been updated in a long time. Adding to this challenge is the very slow speed of the procedure of developing new treaties to deal with new forms of warfare, and determining agreed-upon interpretations to existing ones, meaning that by the time a decision can be made, armed conflict may have already evolved in a way that makes the changes obsolete.
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law. This element of the convention has been confused during past incidents of detainment of US soldiers by North Vietnam, where the regime attempted to try all imprisoned soldiers in court for committing grave breaches, on the incorrect assumption that their sole existence as enemies of the state violated international law.
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The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of the Governments represented at the Diplomatic Conference held at Geneva from April 21 to August 12, 1949, for the purpose of revising the Xth Hague Convention of October 18, 1907 for the Adaptation to Maritime Warfare of the Principles of the Geneva Convention of
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During the negotiation of the Geneva Conventions, France and Britain were initially staunchly opposed to Common Article 3. However, to save face during negotiations and make strategic concessions, France and Britain deliberately introduced ambiguous language in the text of Common Article 3 that made
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There are two criteria to distinguish non-international armed conflicts from lower forms of violence. The level of violence has to be of certain intensity, for example when the state cannot contain the situation with regular police forces. Also, involved non-state groups need to have a certain level
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In addition to these three conventions, the conference also added a new elaborate Fourth Geneva Convention "relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War". It was the first Geneva Convention not to deal with combatants, rather it had the protection of civilians as its subject matter.
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In the relations between the Powers who are bound by the Hague Conventions respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land, whether that of July 29, 1899, or that of October 18, 1907, and who are parties to the present Convention, this last Convention shall be supplementary to Sections II and III of
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While non-state armed groups are automatically presumed to engage in NIACs, they also can cross into the threshold of an IAC. The 2020 ICRC commentary on the Third Geneva Convention requires two elements for this classification: "the group must in fact fight on behalf of that Party" and "that Party
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Charges may only be brought against an enemy POW after a fair trial, but the initial crime being accused must be an explicit violation of the accords, more severe than simply fighting against the captor in battle. No trial will otherwise be afforded to a captured soldier, as deemed by human rights
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has a specific meaning under these Conventions. A protecting power is a state that is not taking part in the armed conflict, but that has agreed to look after the interests of a state that is a party to the conflict. The protecting power is a mediator enabling the flow of communication between the
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On 20 October 1868 the first unsuccessful attempt to expand the 1864 treaty was undertaken. With the 'Additional Articles relating to the Condition of the Wounded in War' an attempt was initiated to clarify some rules of the 1864 convention and to extend them to maritime warfare. The Articles were
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Soldiers, as prisoners of war, will not receive a trial unless the allegation of a war crime has been made. According to article 43 of the 1949 Conventions, soldiers are employed for the purpose of serving in war; engaging in armed conflict is legitimate, and does not constitute a grave breach.
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The Second Geneva Convention "for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea" replaced the Hague Convention (X) of 1907. It was the first Geneva Convention on the protection of the victims of maritime warfare and mimicked the structure and
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Article 49 of the 1949 Geneva Convention I, Article 50 of the 1949 Geneva Convention II, Article 129 of the 1949 Geneva Convention III and Article 146 of the 1949 Geneva Convention IV provide: The High Contracting Parties undertake to enact any legislation necessary to provide effective penal
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Should a soldier be arrested by belligerent forces, they are to be considered "lawful combatants" and afforded the protectorate status of a prisoner of war (POW) until the cessation of the conflict. Human rights law applies to any incarcerated individual, including the right to a fair trial.
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In 1906 thirty-five states attended a conference convened by the Swiss government. On 6 July 1906 it resulted in the adoption of the "Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armies in the Field", which improved and supplemented, for the first time, the 1864
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With two Geneva Conventions revised and adopted, and the second and fourth added, in 1949 the whole set is referred to as the "Geneva Conventions of 1949" or simply the "Geneva Conventions". Usually only the Geneva Conventions of 1949 are referred to as First, Second, Third or Fourth Geneva
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Artificial intelligence and autonomous weapon systems, such as military robots and cyber-weapons, are creating challenges in the creation, interpretation and application of the laws of armed conflict. The complexity of these new challenges, as well as the speed in which they are developed,
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it easy for states to avoid the obligations of the rule. As a consequence, Common Article 3 only concerns with humane treatment and does not deal with methods and means of hostilities, such as bombings committed by non-state armed groups or state forces against civilian targets in the
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The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of the Governments represented at the Diplomatic Conference held at Geneva from April 21 to August 12, 1949, for the purpose of revising the Geneva Convention for the Relief of the Wounded and Sick in Armies in the Field of July 27, 1929
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The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of the Governments represented at the Diplomatic Conference held at Geneva from April 21 to August 12, 1949, for the purpose of revising the Convention concluded at Geneva on July 27, 1929, relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
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doctrine are listed in Articles 37 through 39 of the Geneva Convention; the prohibition of fake insignia is listed at Article 39.2, but the law is silent on the complete absence of insignia. The status of POWs captured in this circumstance remains a question.
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The 1899 and 1907 Hague Conventions had already contained some provisions on the protection of civilians and occupied territory. Article 154 specifically provides that the Fourth Geneva Convention is supplementary to these provisions in the Hague Conventions.
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The Conventions apply to all cases of armed conflict between two or more signatory nations. This language was added in 1949 to accommodate situations that have all the characteristics of war without the existence of a formal declaration of war, such as a
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parties to the conflict. The protecting power also monitors the implementation of these Conventions, such as by visiting the zone of conflict and prisoners of war. The protecting power must act as an advocate for prisoners, the wounded, and civilians.
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era, leading many to believe that the 1949 Geneva Conventions were addressing a largely extinct reality: on the one hand, most armed conflicts had become internal, or civil wars, while on the other, most wars had become increasingly
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Some scholars hold that Common Article 3 deals with these situations, supplemented by Protocol II (1977). These set out minimum legal standards that must be followed for internal conflicts. International tribunals, particularly the
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Regarding Common Article 3, the ICRC in its 2016 commentary stated the provision includes not just a conflict between territorial government forces and NSAs or NSAs themselves, but also a foreign military intervention against a NSA
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if the territorial state consents to such intervention in its territory. Should the intervening country do so without the consent of the territorial state or in support of a NSA against that state, then Common Article 2 applies.
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There was considerable debate over whether the Geneva Convention should prohibit indiscriminate forms of warfare, such as aerial bombings, nuclear bombings and starvation, but no agreement was reached on those forms of violence.
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Whether the conflict is an IAC or a NIAC or both depends on the nature and circumstances of the situation. Since there is a general prohibition against the use of force between States (as is reflected within article 2(4) of the
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The First Geneva Convention "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field" was the fourth update of the original 1864 convention and replaced the 1929 convention on the same subject
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signed but were only ratified by the Netherlands and the United States of America. The Netherlands later withdrew their ratification. The protection of the victims of maritime warfare would later be realized by the third
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In light of these developments, two Protocols were adopted in 1977 that extended the terms of the 1949 Conventions with additional protections. In 2005, a third brief Protocol was added establishing an additional
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Nations that are party to these treaties must enact and enforce legislation penalizing any of these crimes. Nations are also obligated to search for persons alleged to commit these crimes, or persons having
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has explained that this language describes non-international armed conflict (NIAC) "where at least one Party is not a State." For example, it would apply to conflicts between state forces and
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must accept both the fighting role of the group and the fact that the fighting is done on its behalf." It further states that "here a Party to a conflict has overall control over the
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The Geneva Conventions apply at times of war and armed conflict to governments who have ratified its terms. The details of applicability are spelled out in Common Articles 2 and 3.
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The Conventions apply to a signatory nation even if the opposing nation is not a signatory, but only if the opposing nation "accepts and applies the provisions" of the Conventions.
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treaties.un.org: "Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts (Protocol II)"
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treaties.un.org: "Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts (Protocol I)"
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judgement, the ICTY ruled that grave breaches apply not only to international conflicts, but also to internal armed conflict. Further, those provisions are considered
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upon invitation by Syria, making Russia's participation subject only to Common Article 3 and therefore Protocol II (which Russia ratified on September 29, 1989).
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The Geneva Conventions are rules that apply only in times of armed conflict and seek to protect people who are not or are no longer taking part in hostilities.
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The other Geneva Conventions are not applicable in this situation but only the provisions contained within Article 3, and additionally within the language of
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and they protect civilians caught up in the zone of war. These treaties came into play for all recent non-international armed conflicts, including the
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that has a fighting function and fights on the State's behalf, a relationship of belonging for the purposes of Article 4A(2) exists." For example, the
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The first convention dealt with the treatment of wounded and sick armed forces in the field. The second convention dealt with the sick, wounded, and
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in 1859. He was shocked by the lack of facilities, personnel, and medical aid available to help these soldiers. As a result, he published his book,
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Sumanatilake, P. Saliya (2023). "Non-cognisability of Rebels, Insurrectionists, Separatists or Terrorists under International Humanitarian Law".
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The Third Geneva Convention "relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War" replaced the 1929 Geneva Convention that dealt with prisoners of war.
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Bugnion, Francios (2000). "The Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949: From the 1949 Diplomatic Conference to the Dawn of the New Millennium".
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Although warfare has changed dramatically since the Geneva Conventions of 1949, they are still considered the cornerstone of contemporary
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armed conflicts are protected by the 1949 conventions. Those not listed as protected persons in such conflicts are instead protected by
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When the criteria of international armed conflict have been met, the full protections of the Conventions are considered to apply.
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and the carrying out of executions without previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court, affording all the
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during times of conflict. The fourth convention dealt with the treatment of civilians and their protection during wartime.
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was established and recognized internationally, the conflict changed from an IAC to a NIAC, with NATO troops under
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Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (Maputo Protocol)
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United Nations General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV) Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
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further clarifies that armed conflict against colonial domination and foreign occupation also qualifies as an
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Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention)
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armed conflict (IAC), where at least one of the warring nations has ratified the Conventions. Primarily:
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explicitly forbids the invocation of the Geneva Conventions "as a basis for a private right of action."
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between signatory nations. This is the original sense of applicability, which predates the 1949 version.
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The image before the weapon : a critical history of the distinction between combatant and civilian
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Compassionate Superintelligence AI 5.0: AI with Blockchain, Bmi, Drone, Iot, and Biometric Technologies
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convention. It remained in force until 1970 when Costa Rica acceded to the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
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on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women (Belém do Pará Convention)
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prisoners because the United States-al Qaeda conflict was "not of an international character." The
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Conforming Instrumentalists: Why the USA and the United Kingdom Joined the 1949 Geneva Conventions
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process used to try these suspects was in violation of U.S. and international law. In response to
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because the U.S. intervened in Syrian territory without the former's consent. On the other hand,
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Despite the length of these documents, they were found over time to be incomplete. The nature of
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Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
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that were not part of the treaties. When the provisions of this article apply, it states that:
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Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armies in the Field
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The lines between combatants and civilians have blurred when the actors are not exclusively
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On February 7, 2002, President Bush adopted the view that Common Article 3 did not protect
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Not all violations of the treaty are treated equally. The most serious crimes are termed
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The 1929 conference yielded two conventions that were signed on 27 July 1929. One, the "
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The Nobel Peace Prize and the Laureates: An Illustrated Biographical History, 1901–2001
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International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
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International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid
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on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities
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Declaration on the Protection of Women and Children in Emergency and Armed Conflict
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Controversy has arisen over the US designation of irregular opponents as "unlawful
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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
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Also considered grave breaches of the Fourth Geneva Convention are the following:
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members of armed forces at sea. The third convention dealt with the treatment of
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For both of these accomplishments, Henry Dunant became co recipient of the first
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colloquially denotes the agreements of 1949, negotiated in the aftermath of the
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use the Geneva Convention as a primary text investigating torture and warfare.
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are often relied upon to provide authoritative interpretation of the articles.
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Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
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compelling a protected person to serve in the armed forces of a hostile power
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outrages upon dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment; and
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This article states that the Geneva Conventions apply to all the cases of
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Inspired by the wave of humanitarian and pacifistic enthusiasm following
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the Regulations annexed to the above-mentioned Conventions of The Hague.
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JK Elsea: "Presidential Authority to Detain 'Enemy Combatants'" (2002)
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Texts and commentaries of 1949 Conventions & Additional Protocols
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Addressing Some Contentious Issues In Criminal Justice Administration
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extensive destruction and appropriation of property not justified by
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willfully causing great suffering or serious injury to body or health
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The Geneva Conventions define the rights and protections afforded to
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Common Article 3 relating to non-international armed conflict (NIAC)
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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
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This article states that the certain minimum rules of war apply to
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Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
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invalidated the Bush Administration view of Common Article 3, in
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Convention. The treaties of 1949 were ratified, in whole or with
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violence to life and person, in particular murder of all kinds,
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Common Article 2 relating to international armed conflict (IAC)
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and general treaties concerning the legal status of aliens in
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The 1949 conventions have been modified with three amendment
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which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples.
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willful killing, torture or inhumane treatment, including
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