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“Indiscriminate attacks on civilians ought, under all circumstances, to be illegal in war as in peacetime.” quote by Gijs de Vries
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“Indiscriminate attacks on civilians ought, under all circumstances, to be illegal in war as in peacetime.”

Gijs de Vries

About This Quote

Source Speech: International Humanitarian Law Conference, 2018

Attacks on civilians should be illegal in all contexts, mirroring peacetime protections, emphasizing universal moral standards.

In simple terms: Civilian attacks must be illegal always.

Key Takeaway

Uphold universal protection.

Themes

ethics law human rights

Mood

serious determined

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • military training
  • humanitarian advocacy
  • legal education

Key Concepts

war crimes legal norms moral universality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can international law be strengthened?
  • What mechanisms ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective

Enforcement varies across conflicts.

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