Report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict
1999
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SymbolS/1999/957
TitleReport of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict
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Report to the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict / Secretary-General
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Summary
Examines the realities faced by civilians in armed conflict focussing on the threats and violence against them. Also analyses the challenges situations of armed conflict present to the international community and the role of the Security Council in the protection of civilians. Puts forward recommended measures to strengthen the legal as well as the physical protection of civilians.
AuthorsUN. Secretary-General
Agenda information
S/54 [189] CIVILIAN PERSONS--ARMED CONFLICTS
Date[New York] : UN, 8 Sept. 1999
Description
24 p.
Notes
Submitted pursuant to the request contained in the statement by the President of the Security Council dated 12 Feb. 1999 (S/PRST/1996/6); 1st report on the subject.
Includes many recommendations by the Secretary-General on ways the Security Council could act to improve both the physical and legal protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict.
Includes many recommendations by the Secretary-General on ways the Security Council could act to improve both the physical and legal protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict.
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