Peru
Practice Relating to Rule 7. The Principle of Distinction between Civilian Objects and Military Objectives
Section B. Attacks against military objectives
Peru’s IHL Manual (2004) states: “Attacks may only target military objectives. Military objectives must be identified as such and clearly designated and assigned. Attacks must be confined to the assigned military objective.”
The manual further states: “Non-protected objects are military objectives, which can be attacked.”
Peru’s IHL and Human Rights Manual (2010) states: “Attacks may only be directed against military objectives. The military objective must be identified as such and clearly designated and assigned. Attacks must be confined to the assigned military objective.”
The manual also states: “Non-protected objects are military objectives, which can be attacked.”
Peru’s Decree on the Use of Force by the Armed Forces (2010) states: “Only military objectives may be attacked.”