Russian-Ukrainian Conflict: International Humanitarian Law and Civilian Settlements

Authors

  • Yordan Gunawan Facultat de Dret, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain, Indonesia
  • Qinnara Zegia Gultom Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Shafirah Amarulia Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Mohammad Hazyar Arumbinang Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne, Australia, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56087/substantivejustice.v6i2.253

Keywords:

Humanitarian Law, Civilian Settlement Invasion, Russian-Ukranian, Justice for Civilian, UN Charter

Abstract

The research analyzes the views of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and UN Charter violations in the case of the invasion of civilian settlements in the Russia-Ukraine conflict for justice. The conflict, which took place on February 24, 2022, has raised serious concerns about violations of the UN Charter and IHL and the protection of civilians. This research collected data and information from various primary and secondary sources, including reports of international organizations, legal documents, and journal analysis. A qualitative approach was used to analyze the impact of the invasion of civilian settlements on IHL in the case of the Russia and Ukraine case. The results show that the view of IHL in the context of the invasion of civilian settlements in the Russia-Ukraine case has caused great harm to civilians, ranging from damage to homes, infrastructure, and public facilities, including casualties. It also appears that Russia has ignored the guiding principles of the UN Charter. To overcome this problem, several steps can be taken. First, there is a need to increase understanding and awareness of IHL among all parties involved in the conflict. Second, increase efforts to maintain brotherhood between nations. Third, working together to assist in humanitarian terms in the event of armed conflict, famine, and starvation. The resulting policy implications and recommendations can be used as a guide for policymakers and practitioners to improve the humanitarian protection of civilians in the future.

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Author Biographies

Yordan Gunawan, Facultat de Dret, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain

Yordan Gunawan is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and also serves as the Editor in Chief of the Scopus-indexed Jurnal Media Hukum. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta and pursued further studies at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, Republic of China. Additionally, Yordan completed his studies at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, where he obtained a certificate in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.

Currently, he is a PhD Researcher at the Department of International Law and International Relations, Faculty of Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain.

Yordan's research areas encompass Public International Law, International Dispute Settlement, Law of International Organizations, and International Environmental Law. He is actively engaged in writing scholarly articles that are published in various national and international journals.

Furthermore, Yordan holds the position of Chairman of the Association of International Offices of Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institution (ASKUI PTMA). In this capacity, he leads more than 90 International Offices in Indonesia, building upon his previous two-term position as a Director of the International Relations Office at the University.

Moreover, Yordan currently serves as the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Spain and is dedicated to his role as a member of the 2024 Overseas General Election Committee in Madrid, Spain.

For any inquiries, Yordan can be reached at yordangunawan@umy.ac.id.

Qinnara Zegia Gultom, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Qinnara is an Undergraduate Student at the Department of International Program for Law and Sharia (IPOLS), Faculty of Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. Qinnara can be contacted via email at qinnara.zegia.law22@mail.umy.ac.id

Shafirah Amarulia, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Shafirah is an Undergraduate Student at the Department of International Program for Law and Sharia (IPOLS), Faculty of Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. Shafirah can be contacted via email at s.amarulia.law22@mail.umy.ac.id

Mohammad Hazyar Arumbinang, Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne, Australia

Mohammad Hazyar Arumbinang is a Junior Researcher associated with the Faculty of Law and concurrently serves as the Editorial Assistant for the Scopus-indexed Jurnal Media Hukum. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. He pursued a Master of Laws at the School of Law, the University of Melbourne, Australia, where he was also awarded the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarship.

Arumbinang's research interests span across various fields, including Public International Law, Refugee Law, International Human Rights Law, Law of International Organizations, International Environmental Law, and Climate Change Law. He actively contributes to the academic community by producing scholarly articles that are published in reputable national and international journals.

For any inquiries, Arumbinang can be contacted at marumbinang@student.unimelb.edu.au.

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2023-11-27

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Gunawan, Y., Gultom, Q. Z., Amarulia, S., & Arumbinang, M. H. (2023). Russian-Ukrainian Conflict: International Humanitarian Law and Civilian Settlements. Substantive Justice International Journal of Law, 6(2), 108–117. https://doi.org/10.56087/substantivejustice.v6i2.253

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