Abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the extent to which of the practice of the International protection of civilian person in time of war. As we know that the International humanitarian law and human rights law are complementary. They both seek to protect human dignity, though they do so in different circumstances and in different ways. In times of war or armed conflict, a special system of law, [International humanitarian law], comes into effect. It is a set of rules especially adapted to armed conflict that serves to protect the victims of war (civilians, prisoners, displaced persons, etc.) and to regulate the conduct of hostilities. The principal purpose of International Humanitarian Law is to protect the life, health and human dignity of civilians, as well as combatants no longer involved.........
Key words: International Protection, International Humanitarian Lawand Armed Conflict..
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