The Hague Conventions 1899 and 1907

The Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 are international treaties that aimed to establish humanitarian standards for warfare. They set rules to protect civilians, prisoners of war, and establish procedures for conducting hostilities ethically. Key principles include prohibiting unnecessary suffering, ensuring humane treatment, and promoting peaceful resolution of conflicts. These conventions marked early efforts to limit the brutality of war and to create legal frameworks for conduct during armed conflicts, influencing the development of international humanitarian law and guiding modern practices in conflict situations.