Protection of Human Rights During Non-International Armed Conflicts

Abstract

Non-international armed conflicts have witnessed a remarkable development throughout history, after the interest was limited to international armed conflicts, due to the excessive violence that non-international (internal) armed conflicts carry towards human rights, crimes against humanity and slavery, where civilians face serious violations of their rights. The spotlight was shed on the nature of the protection enjoyed by victims of non-international armed conflicts from the perspective of international humanitarian law, and the focus was on the challenges and solutions necessary to be taken into account to preserve human rights, and the role of international bodies and organizations in order to enhance the protection of human rights. The study dealt with the distinction between internal and international conflicts, and the most important special agreements to guarantee human rights during internal conflicts.