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Universality of International Humanitarian Law by saeedeh is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the history and development of international humanitarian law (IHL), formerly known as the law of armed conflict (LOAC). It notes that while IHL aims to be universally applicable, its origins were exclusionary, referring only to rules between "civilized nations." Over time, IHL expanded through international agreements and an increasing emphasis on humanity. However, the document argues IHL still struggles with its past of racism and exclusion, and questions whether it can truly be c

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saeedeh

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