Ukraine War: In International Humanitarian Law Context

The war in Ukraine has greater implications in the context of international humanitarian law. The displacement of people in form of refugees, safe passage for civilians, and negotiations to end the war through the United Nations. Similarly, the treatment of prisoners of war is the major issue that is resulted due to war.

The displacement of people within Ukraine and outside as refugees. The United Nations have been actively engaged to prevent the loss of lives by creating a safe human passage for civilians. The disruptions in the country have forced the large populations to leave their home country to seek refugee in refugees camps or to other countries.

The negotiations are still in stalemate situations as breakthroughs have not been made to broker peace in Ukraine. The United Nations is playing its role to end the war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine have not reached any agreement to end the war and restore peace. The international community and diplomatic doors are used to pressurise both parties to end the war.

The treatment of sick and wounded in war is another concern for United Nations Human Rights Council UNHCR to treat them as per international humanitarian law. The wounded and sick people should be exempted from maltreatment and provided adequate medical aid to prevent the loss of lives in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The prisoners of war who are held captive by Russian forces must be given the right to be treated as per international norms and given medical treatment. The prisoners cannot be subjected to indiscriminate treatment and punished without following due process of law. That is a basic human right and universally expected by all nations of the world.

War is a matter of concern for experts and analysts. The repercussions of war have an impact on the entire world. War poses a threat to international peace and immensely affects the economy of world through instability and unrest due to war. According to experts, war brings another set of issues that is a concern of all the stakeholders and nations.

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