Five Principles That Govern War: Humanity, Necessity, Distinction, Proportionality and Precautions

An examination of the general principles of international humanitarian law — humanity, military necessity, distinction, proportionality and precautions — their treaty and customary origins, how they relate to each other and to specific rules, and the work each does.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-04
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23941077
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International Law and Human Rights
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Five Principles That Govern War: Humanity, Necessity, Distinction, Proportionality and Precautions

S.S.Bukhari
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
International Law and Human Rights
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Five Principles That Govern War: Humanity, Necessity, Distinction, Proportionality and Precautions

S.S.Bukhari
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Abstract

An examination of the general principles of international humanitarian law — humanity, military necessity, distinction, proportionality and precautions — their treaty and customary origins, how they relate to each other and to specific rules, and the work each does.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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International Law and Human Rights
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