But urban warfare has changed considerably, particularly over the last two hundred years which can be divided into three distinct periods. Ashworth, War and the city, Routledge, 1991. All periods of history have seen cities destroyed François Grünewald, “War in the city: lessons learnt for the new century of urban disasters”, Nova Publishers, 2013, p.123-156., or experimented with specific techniques of urban warfare, such as the use of the siege in ancient times or the Middle Ages. Even though conflict studies very rarely mention cities, they have always been affected by armed violence. War is an ancient social phenomenon and is constantly evolving. The increasing urbanisation of armed conflict After a brief historical overview, it addresses the humanitarian problems encountered, particularly the consequences of using explosive weapons in populated areas, before suggesting ways of adapting humanitarian law and interventions to address these challenges. This article analyses the challenges posed by contemporary armed conflict in cities. The destruction of civilian property, the collapse of healthcare infrastructure and the terror brought by bombing have led to thousands of civilian deaths and caused many survivors to flee In a recent report, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) explored this issue in the three countries listed, drawing on the first-hand account of a young Aleppo resident forced to flee … Continue reading. Many cities have recently experienced deadly and destructive conflict, and some are still the theatre of complex and violent military operations. A situation that questions the law of war and the intervention strategies adopted by humanitarian organisations. Because it is where the centres of power are based, where resources are concentrated and where the civilian population can be held hostage. Increasingly, war is being fought in urban areas.
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