International Law and Starvation in Armed Conflict: Rethinking Application and Strengthening Protection Through a Human Dignity Perspective
International Law and Starvation in Armed Conflict: Rethinking Application and Strengthening Protection Through a Human Dignity Perspective
Author(s): Marco CifraSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: starvation in armed conflicts; international humanitarian law; international human rights law; right to food; human dignity;
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines starvation in armed conflict, analysing its dual legal meaning: as an unlawful method of warfare under international humanitarian law (IHL) and as an unlawful consequence of acts of warfare under IHL and international human rights law (IHRL), specifically, concerning the right to food. The paper wants to demonstrate that the obligations under IHL and IHRL regarding starvation are complementary. By employing a systematic interpretation, the paper seeks to ensure legal coherence and to strengthen human dignity in armed conflicts.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 18/2025
- Issue No: Suppl
- Page Range: 13-22
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
