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#international humanitarian law

The body of law governing the conduct of armed conflict, primarily the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. IHL protects civilians, prisoners of war, and limits the means and methods of warfare.

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Grade 4 of 5: Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern

Pentagon IG: Hegseth Dismantled Civilian Harm Safeguards During Active War (May 2026)

The Pentagon's own Inspector General found that the Department had not fully implemented any of its civilian harm mitigation objectives, with 133 actions incomplete and civilian harm staff cut by about 90%, during an active war. Released the same day CENTCOM's commander said there was no way to corroborate reports of strikes on Iranian hospitals and schools.

Grade 4 of 5: Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern

Dismantlement of Pentagon Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Program

The Pentagon's civilian casualty prevention infrastructure was gutted in early 2025, removing institutional safeguards for complying with IHL precautions before the administration's subsequent military operations, in which serious civilian harm was documented.