tsiviilisikuid
Tsiviilisikuid is the Estonian term used for civilians or civilian persons. In international humanitarian law, civilians are individuals who are not members of armed forces or organized armed groups and who do not take a direct part in hostilities. They include residents of conflict areas across ages and backgrounds, such as women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Civilian status is distinct from that of combatants and is linked to protection from violence and coercion during armed conflicts.
The primary legal framework is the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols. Common Article
Protections for tsiviilisikud include prohibitions on intentional attacks against civilians and civilian objects, hostage-taking, and starvation
In national contexts, tsiviilisikud are protected under human rights law and domestic statutes, in addition to