Mines, as a problem for modern global safety. Considerations related to the International Humanitarian Law Cover Image

Miny jako problem bezpieczeństwa współczesnego świata. Rozważania w obszarze Międzynarodowego Prawa Humanitarnego
Mines, as a problem for modern global safety. Considerations related to the International Humanitarian Law

Author(s): Wiesław Szot
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM Uniwersytetu Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego w Krakowie

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the threat to global security resulting from the use of antipersonnel mines in armed conflicts. The threat, or indeed threats, posed above are analysed in reference to the stipulations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It lists a variety of crucial actions initiated by the UN, International Red Cross Committee, and governments of numerous states to remove the mines, assist victims of their use, and to provide public education. Nevertheless, the problem remains unsolved. The article focuses further on social consequences carried by the use of these lethal combat devices.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 191-208
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish
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