Today marks 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated ...

The Geneva Conventions have existed for 75 years. They protect victims of war. When they were adopted in 1949, they included earlier provisions of international humanitarian law but went further ...

GENEVA (AP) — At its 75th anniversary, the world's best-known rulebook on the protection of civilians, detainees and wounded soldiers in war has been widely ignored — from Gaza to Syria to ...

Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry delivered the Keynote Address focusing on the impact that the Geneva Conventions have had on the protection of human dignity during armed conflict, and Sri Lanka’s ...

In 75 years, the Geneva Conventions have proved the difference they make to the victims of armed conflict. They have survived many wars, and will survive today's wars, whether in Sudan, the ...

GENEVA (AP) — The Geneva Conventions have been adopted by nearly every country since they were finalized on Aug. 12, 1949. But on their 75th anniversary, the world’s best-known rulebook on war ...

But on their 75th anniversary, the world’s best-known rulebook on war has been widely ignored. The Conventions detail the protection of civilians, detainees and wounded soldiers in war.

The Geneva Conventions, which have been adopted by nearly all the world's countries since they were finalized on Aug. 12, 1949, are back on their heels as armed militia groups and national forces ...

GENEVA (AP) — At its 75th anniversary, the world’s best-known rulebook on the protection of civilians, detainees and wounded soldiers in war has been widely ignored — from Gaza to Syria to Uk… ...