Protecting Civilians in Urban Combat

February 07, 2020 00:43:43
Protecting Civilians in Urban Combat
Urban Warfare Project
Protecting Civilians in Urban Combat

Feb 07 2020 | 00:43:43

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Urban Warfare Project podcast, from the Modern War Institute at West Point, John Spencer is joined by Sahr Muhammedally from the Center for Civilians in Conflict, a nongovernmental organization that seeks to convince parties to armed conflicts to recognize the dignity and rights of civilians.

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