International humanitarian law principle of distinction in relation with ISIL in non-international armed conflicts
Date
2022
Authors
Zujeva, Aleksandra
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Riga Graduate School of Law
Abstract
After the devastation of the 20th-century armed conflicts, the human population wished that the
21st century would bring peace once and for all. However, this “utopia” soon was diminished
as the influence of the terrorist groups like ISIL kept growing and became as a prominent feature
of this century additionally to previously unknown implications of compliance with
international law. International Humanitarian Law distinguishes several principles to ensure
safety during armed conflicts, for example, the principle of distinction. However, ISIL is
disregarding any internationally accepted norms due to Islam-based terroristic strategy, even
though ISIL conducted actions are classified as non-international armed conflicts exercised by
a non-governmental armed group, thus not falling under the scope of this principle. Therefore,
broadening further discussion of counter-terrorism measures to be applied, and possible
amendments within International Humanitarian Law to appropriately assess established issues
nowadays.
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Research Subject Categories::LAW/JURISPRUDENCE::Other law::International law , International humanitarian law , The principle of distinction , Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant