Combatant - Wikipedia Combatant is the legal status of a person entitled to directly participate in hostilities during an armed conflict, and may be intentionally targeted by an adverse party for their participation in the armed conflict
COMBATANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary The presence of combatants in refugee camps raises a serious dilemma as to their eligibility for humanitarian assistance and protection From the Cambridge English Corpus Most of these ex-young combatants remain traumatised, alienated from family and society, and are still attracted to the culture of violence
Customary IHL - Rule 3. Definition of Combatants Persons taking a direct part in hostilities in non-international armed conflicts are sometimes labelled “combatants” For example, in a resolution on respect for human rights in armed conflict adopted in 1970, the UN General Assembly speaks of “combatants in all armed conflicts”
Combatant Privileges and Protections - Lieber Institute West . . . Combatants enjoy important privileges under the law of armed conflict, including prisoner of war status if captured and combatant immunity against domestic prosecution for lawful belligerent acts during wartime
Understanding Combatants vs. Non-Combatants in Warfare . . . Combatants are individuals engaged in armed conflict, typically belonging to the armed forces of a state or a recognized militant group Conversely, non-combatants encompass civilians and those who are not actively participating in hostilities, including medical personnel and journalists