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Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I), 8 June 1977. Commentary of 1987. Article 33 -- Missing Persons

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Author
ICRC
Publication Year
1987
Region
Global
Thematic Area
Law & Policies
Topic
Central Tracing Agency (CTA) / Combatant / Law – International / Prevention / Right to Know/Truth / Transitional Justice
Access
Open access

ICRC Commentary of 1987 to Article 33 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, on the obligation of Parties to the conflict to search for missing persons.

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