Legal Documentation for Persons Living Under the Control of Armed Groups: Humanitarian Needs and Responses
Introduction Most of today’s conflicts are non-international, i.e., they stem from violence between government authorities and non-state armed groups (NSAGs) or between NSAGs. In areas under the control of NSAGs, the State’s ability to provide services is often limited. In these situations, NSAGs might move to fill the vacuum left by the State by setting up a …