IRRC No. 865

In search of symbiosis: the Security Council in the humanitarian domain

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The author draws the attention to the political nature of the Security Council, as well as the omissions and inconsistencies in its decisions on the provision of impartial assistance to victims of armed conflicts. This should not be forgotten, when assuming the task of protecting individuals.

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