Guinea
Practice Relating to Rule 139. Respect for International Humanitarian Law
Guinea’s Soldier’s Manual (2010), under the heading “Rules of conduct in combat”, states: “Seek to prevent any violation of the present rules. Inform your superior about the violations committed. All violations of laws of war are punishable.”
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2011) states:
Article 6: In performing their missions, defence forces personnel must respect national law, international humanitarian law and human rights.
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Article 12: The political authority shall ensure that the military and security operations it orders, including operations to maintain public order and peace, are executed in accordance with the relevant provisions of this code of conduct, national law, international law and international humanitarian law.
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Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2014) states:
Article 6: In performing their missions, defence forces must respect national law, international humanitarian law, as well as human rights.
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Article 12: The political authority shall ensure that the military and security operations it orders, including operations to maintain public order and peace, are executed in accordance with the relevant provisions of this code of conduct, national law, international law and international humanitarian law.
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Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.