What are the principles of international humanitarian law? | IHL | ICRC

International humanitarian law (IHL) sets out rules for once war happens. States set-up these rules to protect the civilian population from hostilities.
IHL is built on three principles: Distinction, Proportionality and Precautions. All of which need to be respected for an attack to be lawful.
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00:30 Distinction
01:05 Proportionality
01:40 Precautions
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