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Role of UN Security Council in upholding IHL Principles during Non-international Armed Conflicts during last Decade

19 Jan 2026
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) plays a significant role in upholding International Humanitarian Law (IHL) principles even during non-international armed conflicts (NIACs), which involve hostilities between a state and non-state armed groups or between such groups themselves. Over the last decade, the UNSC has actively engaged in monitoring, condemning violations, and promoting compliance with IHL norms, particularly regarding the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and accountability for war crimes. One key aspect of the UNSC’s role has been the adoption of resolutions that reaffirm the applicability of IHL to NIACs. For instance, in conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Council consistently emphasized the obligations of parties under Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol II, which set standards for humane treatment of persons not actively participating in hostilities. Through targeted statements and resolutions, the UNSC
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