π #ICRC #blog #ihl #law #policy Across contemporary armed conflicts, the presence of civilian groups who take up arms to defend their communities raises enduring and complex legal challenges.
πΉ At what point do these groups become parties to an armed conflict or otherwise bound by IHL?
πΉ Who bears responsibility for ensuring that they, and other civilians drawn into conflict, respect IHL?
Authors: Nikolic/RodenhΓ€user/deSaintMaurice