States are under an obligation not to recruit child soldiers under the age of 15.
Any attempts upon their lives, or violence to their persons, shall be strictly prohibited.
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Mass uprisings must be distinguished under the laws of war from an insurrection by a people against its own national government.
During an armed conflict, only “combatants” are permitted to “take a direct part in hostilities.”
Civilians and civilian objects are protected under the laws of armed conflict by the principle of distinction.