Military occupation

Belligerent or military occupation occurs when one nation's military garrisons all or part a foreign nation during an invasion or after a war. The Hague Regulations of 1907 and the customary laws of belligerent occupation govern belligerent occupation in international law. The Fourth Geneva Convention adapted in 1949 governs treatment of civilian noncombatants during an occupation.

Historical occupations

Especially significant were the Nazi occupation of the countries of Europe which spawned resistance movements especially in France, see French Resistance.

Contemporary occupations

Significant occupations include Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Israeli-Palestinian conflict and occupation of Iraq by the United States and its allies, U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.

External links

• The International Laws of Belligerent Occupation by Professor Francis Boyle
• The Law of Belligerent Occupation Michal N. Schmitt

Reference

Adapted from the Wikinfo article, "Belligerent occupation" http://www.wikinfo.org/wiki.php?title=Belligerent_occupation