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| − | The '''Geneva Conventions''' form the foundation of international humanitarian law. The Conventions are an international set of rules governing the conduct of war, and the treatment of both war fighters and civilians. Nearly every country on [[Earth]] has agreed to abide by the stipulations of these conventions. | + | The '''Geneva Conventions''' form the foundation of international humanitarian [[law]]. The Conventions are an international set of rules governing the conduct of [[war]], and the treatment of both war fighters and civilians. Nearly every country on [[Earth]] has agreed to abide by the stipulations of these conventions. |
| − | The first Geneva Convention dates to 1864, and dealt with treatment of battle | + | The first Geneva Convention dates to 1864, and dealt with treatment of those wounded in battle. Shortly after [[World War II]], additional rules were developed, covering treatment of [[POW|prisoners of war]] and other areas. |
| − | ==External | + | ==External links== |
*[http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx Website of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights] | *[http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx Website of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights] | ||
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| + | *http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm - Text of the Geneva Convention | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[List of military strategies and concepts]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:World War II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Military Strategies and Concepts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:51, May 23, 2022
The Geneva Conventions form the foundation of international humanitarian law. The Conventions are an international set of rules governing the conduct of war, and the treatment of both war fighters and civilians. Nearly every country on Earth has agreed to abide by the stipulations of these conventions.
The first Geneva Convention dates to 1864, and dealt with treatment of those wounded in battle. Shortly after World War II, additional rules were developed, covering treatment of prisoners of war and other areas.
External links
- http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm - Text of the Geneva Convention