ABSTRACT
This research critically examines the
relevance of International Humanitarian Law [IHL] to the development of
multinational forces in the North East of Nigeria. International Humanitarian
law is a law of armed conflict. The promulgation of various laws and the
enforcement agencies in limiting the extent of feasible human suffering in
times of armed conflicts has created some challenges and raised various
questions. This research identifies the extent to which IHL can apply to peace
operations and how it has applied to peace operations in the North Eastern part
of Nigeria. Altogether, the research recommends the various actions that need
to be taken in order to ensure compliance with IHL amongst the multinational
forces and the ongoing peace operations in Nigeria and suggests measures as a
way forward.