And partly because protection of civilians has become such an important part of military training.

The fourth convention sets forth principles for the protection of civilians.

The West's record in matching its human rights rhetoric with effective military protection of civilians has been miserable.

The protection of civilians and the upholding of international law.

The protocols strengthen the protection of civilians in international conflict and civil wars.

The protection of civilians and monitoring the ceasefire would be essential elements in the operation’s mandate.

They were later revised to include issues like the humane treatment of prisoners and the protection of civilians.

One of the major objectives of the conventions is the protection of civilians.

It's tragically clear that insufficient attention and resources were devoted to ensuring the protection of civilians during the operation.

Some see the arms industry as a crucial component of global peacekeeping, essential for the protection of civilians across the planet.

"What we want is the protection of civilians and not the bombardment of more civilians."

Meanwhile, it recognised the important role of regional and intergovernmental organisations in the protection of civilians.

If the protection of civilians is not a humanitarian obligation, what is the mechanism that you propose to us?"

Subsequently, in the fourth convention of 1949, they included the protection of civilians from the consequences of war.

Brazil too abstained noting the fundamental contradiction in using force to achieve an "immediate end to violence and the protection of civilians".

(d) contribute towards the protection of human rights and the protection of civilians.

The United Nations Security Council carried a resolution authorising the protection of civilians.

The Fourth Geneva Convention concerns the protection of civilians in time of war.

The pretext is, as usual, the "protection of civilians" and installing of Western-style "democracy".

Protecting power has a distinct and separate meaning under the Geneva Conventions for protection of civilians in times of war.

Johnson discussed the mission's protection of civilians and the documenting and verification of incidents.

"If the United Nations is serious about peacekeeping, the protection of civilians, if they are going to prevent mass killings, this is a critical test."

Mr. Barzani said in a statement on Monday that the council wanted a cease-fire, protection of civilians and an end to collective punishment.

The Government has published its annual update on the UK's national strategy on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

All parties involved in conflict had to comply fully with their obligations concerning the protection of civilians in armed conflict, including media personnel.