Protection of Civilians (POC): A Human Security Perspective
Published By: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSI | Published Date: November, 01 , 2014Armed conflicts always have disproportionate consequences on civilian populations. Civilians accounted for 74 per cent of the fatalities in Israel’s bombing of Gaza in the summer of 2014. The high civilian casualties in armed conflicts highlight the persistent need for POC. In addition, threats to civilians also emerge from political instability, communal violence, massive human rights violations and natural disasters. The clashes between Muslims and Buddhists in Myanmar since 2012 have caused hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands of people. Hence, POC needs broader settings rather than armed conflicts only
Author(s): S. Rajaratnam International Studies | Posted on: Feb 27, 2016 | Views() | Download (162)