ABSTRACT
Imagine a situation of raging mass violence not unlike the many that have occurred in past decades in the Balkans, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Rwanda, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. In such a situation, who, of the following persons, is most likely to be considered a “civilian” deserving of the protections, such as immunity from targeting by military forces, guaranteed to civilians under international law?
Non-combatant—minor—female
Non-combatant—minor—male
Non-combatant—adult—female
Non-combatant—adult—male
Combatant—minor—female
Combatant—minor—male
Combatant—adult—female
Combatant—adult—male
