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Which of the following are true about International Humanitarian Law ? i. Humanitarian law is that body…

All three statements describe international humanitarian law. It limits wartime violence, protects people affected by armed conflict and applies to the parties irrespective…

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Which of the following are true about International Humanitarian Law ?
i. Humanitarian law is that body of law which defines those principles and rules which limit the use of violence in times of war.
ii. International humanitarian law is a branch of international law which provides protection to human beings from the consequences of armed conflicts.
iii. International humanitarian law is applied with equal force to both sides in the conflict irrespective of the fact that who is the aggressor.

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All three statements describe international humanitarian law. It limits wartime violence, protects people affected by armed conflict and applies to the parties irrespective of which side initiated the conflict.

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