Internal Armed Conflict
/ɪnˈtɜrnəl ɑrmd ˈkɒnflɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A conflict occurring within a single state involving organized armed groups, typically meeting criteria under international humanitarian law distinguishing it from international armed conflicts.
The Geneva Conventions regulate conduct in internal armed conflicts to protect civilians.
Forms
- internal armed conflict
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Commentary
The term is critical in distinguishing types of armed conflicts subject to different legal regimes, particularly for applicability of humanitarian laws.
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