Journal

The Missing

International Review of the Red Cross, December 2002, Vol. 84 No 848
Russian version
English version
Author
Sophie Martin
Publication Year
2002
Region
Global
Thematic Area
Law & Policies / Families
Topic
Right to Know/Truth / Prevention / Family Needs / Combatant
Access
Open access

Uncertainty about the fate of missing persons is a harsh reality for countless families affected by armed conflicts or internal violence. Existing international rules are designed to prevent persons from becoming unaccounted for and to ensure that missing persons do not remain missing, but are often not put into practice. The short introductory article describes the problematic and outlines measures in different fields to narrow the phenomenon and to respond to the needs of families that have lost contact with their relatives.

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