Principles of International Humanitarian Law and their compliance-Kosovo context
Session
Political Sciences and Security
Description
Since the end of World War II, there have been numerous conflicts, both on a global scale and within specific countries, which have increased human suffering and resulted in extensive damage to property. Over the course of time, international humanitarian law (IHL), which seeks to mitigate the hardships of individuals affected by armed conflicts, has evolved and entrenched with a worthy objective. States parties to international humanitarian law treaties have a specific obligation to ensure universal understanding and implementation of its rules. The political elites in Belgrade orchestrated and directed Serbian forces, which posed a significant challenge to the implementation of IHL during the recent conflict in Kosovo (1998-1999). Yugoslavia has signed and ratified the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. These agreements, comprising 600 distinct articles, clearly outlined the protection of civilians and non-combatants during times of conflict. This paper analyzes the foundational principles of IHL and the instances of their infringement in the recent conflict in Kosovo. Our research revealed findings that establish a connection between the adherence to principles of IHL during armed conflicts and the subsequent efforts to foster peace and trust in the post-conflict phase. We achieved this by utilizing analytical, historical, legal-dogmatic, and qualitative research methods
Keywords:
IHL, Geneva Conventions, Customary law, Conflict and Humanity
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.91
Recommended Citation
Alidemaj, Avni H. and Maliqi, Avni, "Principles of International Humanitarian Law and their compliance-Kosovo context" (2024). UBT International Conference. 6.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/PS/6
Principles of International Humanitarian Law and their compliance-Kosovo context
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Since the end of World War II, there have been numerous conflicts, both on a global scale and within specific countries, which have increased human suffering and resulted in extensive damage to property. Over the course of time, international humanitarian law (IHL), which seeks to mitigate the hardships of individuals affected by armed conflicts, has evolved and entrenched with a worthy objective. States parties to international humanitarian law treaties have a specific obligation to ensure universal understanding and implementation of its rules. The political elites in Belgrade orchestrated and directed Serbian forces, which posed a significant challenge to the implementation of IHL during the recent conflict in Kosovo (1998-1999). Yugoslavia has signed and ratified the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. These agreements, comprising 600 distinct articles, clearly outlined the protection of civilians and non-combatants during times of conflict. This paper analyzes the foundational principles of IHL and the instances of their infringement in the recent conflict in Kosovo. Our research revealed findings that establish a connection between the adherence to principles of IHL during armed conflicts and the subsequent efforts to foster peace and trust in the post-conflict phase. We achieved this by utilizing analytical, historical, legal-dogmatic, and qualitative research methods