Report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict
UN. Secretary-General
1999

Abstract

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.

Details

Symbol
S/1999/957
Title
Report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict
Author
UN. Secretary-General
Agenda
S/54 [189] CIVILIAN PERSONS--ARMED CONFLICTS
Publisher
[New York] , UN, 8 Sept. 1999
Date
1999-09-08
Pagination
24 p.
Content Type
UN documents and resolutions
Subjects
Record Created
2023-07-07
Language
English
French
Arabic
Chinese
Spanish
Russian
Record ID
11667
Note
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.
External Link
https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/279462
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UN Bodies & Entities > Security Council

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