Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare

August 04, 2023 00:43:43
Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare
Urban Warfare Project
Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare

Aug 04 2023 | 00:43:43

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Show Notes

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, a series of battles have taken place for control of cities—Kherson, Mariupol, Kharkiv, and many more. Each of those fights have shared a common characteristic—the presence of civilians—that also represents one of the greatest challenges in urban warfare. Specifically, how can a military force protect noncombatants while it seeks to accomplish its objectives in a city? To explore this question, John Spencer is joined on this episode 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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