Volkerrechtliche Aspekte des Kosovo-Konflikts

In: Die Friedens-Warte: Journal of International Peace and Organization, Band 74, Heft 1-2, S. 33-37

Abstract

The current NATO intervention in Kosovo has no basis in the UN Charter & presents a difficult challenge for international law, placing the principles of territorial sovereignty & human rights & humanitarian intervention at odds. Humanitarian intervention has a long history in Europe & has achieved a status that was never before acknowledged, requiring concrete consequences for violations. Although humanitarian intervention must not become a routine occurrence & requires strict adherence to rules of engagement as well as thoughtful consideration about the appropriate means & strategy, it cannot be considered illegal. For NATO & other participants, the aim of the intervention must be kept in the foreground, & such intervention should never be utilized to achieve political aims. L. Kehl