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In International Humanitarian Law, the principle that parties must at all times differentiate between combatants and civilians is called:
- Principle of distinction
- Principle of proportionality
- Principle of military necessity
- Principle of non-refoulement
Answer
A. Principle of distinction
Solution
Distinction is a cardinal IHL principle; attacks may be directed only against military objectives.
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