[Vitit Muntarbhorn]Integrating IHL into ASEAN

Since its establishment in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been instrumental in advancing peace between its members. However, there are sporadic internal conflicts and at times international armed conflicts, in the region that necessitate rules concerning the conduct of warfare, especially to protect innocent bystanders. This was previously the domain of the "laws of war." It has now been recalibrated under the title, "International Humanitarian Law," as the basic law govern

By The Korea Herald