Contents
Summary..........................................................................................................5Preface.............................................................................................................7Abbreviations ...................................................................................................8
Introduction
1. Subject ......................................................................................................92. Purpose....................................................................................................103. Scope.......................................................................................................104. Method.....................................................................................................115. Outline......................................................................................................11
Chapter I. Non State Actors
1. Traditional view...........................................................................................131.1 Rebels...................................................................................................131.2 Insurgents.............................................................................................141.3 Belligerents............................................................................................142. National liberation movements......................................................................152.1The power notion....................................................................................162.2Observer status......................................................................................173. Transnationality...........................................................................................174. Conclusion...................................................................................................17
Chapter II. International developments
1. The adoption of the Geneva Conventions.........................................................192. The development of the Protocols...................................................................202.1 The Conferences of Experts of 1971-72......................................................202.2 The Diplomatic Conferences for the Reaffirmation and Development of International Humanitarian Law Applicable in Armed Conflicts 1974-77........223. Recent development and Customary law..........................................................234. Conclusion...................................................................................................24
Chapter III. National liberation movements
1. International armed conflicts..........................................................................271.1 Wars of national liberation...........................................................................272. Additional Protocol I.....................................................................................282.1 Article 1(4)................................................................................................292.2 Article 96...................................................................................................303. Combatant and POW status...........................................................................324. Conclusion...................................................................................................35
Chapter IV. Unrecognized Armed Non-state Actors
1. Non-international armed conflicts...................................................................372. Relevant provisions applicable to non-international armed conflicts....................373. Common Article 3.........................................................................................384. Additional Protocol II....................................................................................404.1 Article 1................................................................................................415. Combatant and POW status...........................................................................436. Conclusion...................................................................................................44
Chapter V. Conclusion
1.Final Remarks...............................................................................................47
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