PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM HUMANITER INTERNASIONAL TERHADAP  WARTAWAN DALAM KONFLIK BERSENJATA

Miracle Sangkoy Polii; Lesza Leonardo Lombok; Henry Noch Lumenta

doi:10.62279/yustitia.v20i1.1461

Miracle Sangkoy Polii Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Dan Hukum Universitas Negeri Manado
Lesza Leonardo Lombok Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Dan Hukum Universitas Negeri Manado
Henry Noch Lumenta Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Dan Hukum Universitas Negeri Manado

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62279/yustitia.v20i1.1461

Keywords: International Humanitarian Law, War Journalist, Armed Conflict

Abstract

This study examines the protection of international humanitarian law for journalists
working in armed conflict situations. Journalists, as key actors in providing information
to the global public, often face serious dangers when covering armed conflicts. This raises
questions about the effectiveness of existing international legal protections for them. This
research employs a normative legal approach by reviewing international regulations such
as the 1977 Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions and Article 4A(4) of the 1949
Geneva Convention III, which provide protection for journalists in war zones. Although
international humanitarian law regulates the protection of journalists, field practices
show that violations of journalists’ rights still frequently occur. Based on these findings,
this study recommends strengthening the implementation of international humanitarian
law and increasing global awareness of the importance of protecting journalists in
conflict areas. The results of this research are expected to contribute theoretically to the
development of humanitarian law and provide practical benefits for journalists carrying
out their duties in armed conflict zones.