Safeguarding the Vulnerable: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Detainees in Contemporary Non-International Armed Conflicts and Counterterrorism Operations

What is it about?

This article looks at the important issue of protecting people being held in detention during modern conflicts within a country and counter-terrorism operations. It examines the challenges in applying international laws about war and human rights to these situations. The article discusses current challenges, like detention by armed groups, holding people in other countries, and the effects of anti-terrorism policies. It suggests a multi-part approach to better protect detainees, including strengthening countries following the laws, addressing the needs of vulnerable detainees and promoting best practices and training. The key argument is that a thorough approach based on humanity and human dignity is needed to truly protect the rights and welfare of detainees in these complex situations. The article provides an in-depth look at the issues and gives concrete suggestions to develop a more effective, well-rounded way to protect detainees during conflicts and anti-terrorism situations.

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