Exploring new approaches to humanitarian engagement with armed non-state actors: the role of religious leaders in promoting compliance with IHL
The content of this article builds upon the analysis and findings of the author’s Master’s thesis, which explored innovative approaches to humanitarian engagement with armed non-state actors (ANSAs), focusing on how collaboration with religious leaders can promote greater compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). As the proportion of non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) has increased significantly, armed non-state actors …