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Conduct of Military Operations in Urban Areas
Published:
May 2004
Publisher:
Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research
This policy brief reviews the rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) applicable to the conduct of hostilities in urban environments, and identifies key legal provisions designed to enhance the protection of civilians in these areas.