International Humanitarian Law Guide

: Medical staff and the wounded must be cared for regardless of their side. Organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) work tirelessly to uphold these standards.

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: Parties must always distinguish between combatants and civilians, and between military objectives and civilian objects. : Medical staff and the wounded must be

: Anticipated incidental loss of civilian life or damage to civilian objects must not be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated. International humanitarian law