Humanitarian Intervention
Humanitarian intervention has been defined as a state's use of military force against another state, with publicly stating its goal is to end human rights violations in that state. This definition may be too narrow as it precludes non-military forms of intervention such as humanitarian aid and international sanctions. On this broader understanding, "Humanitarian intervention should be understood to encompass… non-forcible methods, namely intervention undertaken without military force to alleviate mass human suffering within sovereign borders."There is not one standard or legal definition of humanitarian intervention; the field of analysis (such as law, ethics or politics) often influences the definition …
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The Journal of Sierra Leone Studies · 30 June 2012 English
The Sierra Leonean case also reveals the dynamic of tactical interaction or the reciprocation of child soldier use by the opposition in order to counter the power of the tactic.7 …
society to which he or 100 John Kabia, Humanitarian Intervention and Conflict Resolution in West Africa …
Laws.Africa · 1 December 1999 English
Peace-keeping and restoration of peace; (c) Humanitarian intervention in support of humanitarian disaster; …
Laws.Africa · 4 October 1999 English
NGOs working in the humanitarian field. Humanitarian Intervention. Humanitarian assistance is often provided … authorities. There is often an imperative for “humanitarian intervention” where humanitarian access is denied the …
MSU: Michigan State University · 1993
President Clinton announces the release of helicopter pilot, Michael Durant, in Somalia. Says U.S. will not turn this humanitarian move into a military adventure. In answer to press questions he …
MSU: Michigan State University · 1993
President Clinton welcomes troops returning from Somalia. Marine General Robert Johnston responds on behalf of Operation Restore Hope.
MSU: Michigan State University · 1993
President Clinton address to the nation on his policy in Somalia. Will send in more troops to protect those already there. Sets as total pull out date March 1, 1994.
University of the Witwatersrand English
protection of nationals in a foreign state, humanitarian intervention or 'police action', such as mine-sweeping …
