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This document discusses the concept of "direct participation in hostilities" under international humanitarian law (IHL). It begins by explaining that civilians lose their immunity from attack when directly participating in hostilities, though IHL treaties do not provide a definition. The document then summarizes the treaty and customary international law understandings. It notes that the ICRC drafted an Interpretive Guide on the notion between 2003-2008 through expert consultations, in order to clarify what
- Author
- Meghna Singh
- Language
- EN