International humanitarian law assigns the responsibility to the parties to an armed conflict to search for, collect, and return the dead.
October 30, 2025
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General legal principle governing the handling and return of deceased persons in armed conflict.
Under international humanitarian law, the recovery of human remains in armed conflict is the responsibility of the parties to the conflict.
October 29, 2025
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Describes the legal allocation of responsibility for recovering human remains during armed conflict.
The principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law requires that even legitimate self-defense measures be proportionate and avoid causing excessive harm to civilians.
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Describes a core legal norm governing the conduct of hostilities.
International humanitarian law prohibits collective punishment, indiscriminate attacks, and forcible transfer (forced displacement) of civilian populations.
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Summarizes established protections for civilians during armed conflict.
Under international humanitarian law, the parties to an armed conflict are responsible for searching for, collecting, and returning the dead to their families.
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Describes the legal responsibility for handling remains during armed conflict.
An international stabilization force (ISF) may be authorized to use 'all necessary measures' to carry out its mandate, subject to consistency with international law including international humanitarian law.
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Legal scope for use of force by international stabilization forces operating under international mandates.