ABSTRACT

      This research critically examines the

relevance of International Humanitarian Law [IHL] to the development of

multinational forces in the North East of Nigeria. International Humanitarian

law is a law of armed conflict. The promulgation of various laws and the

enforcement agencies in limiting the extent of feasible human suffering in

times of armed conflicts has created some challenges and raised various

questions. This research identifies the extent to which IHL can apply to peace

operations and how it has applied to peace operations in the North Eastern part

of Nigeria. Altogether, the research recommends the various actions that need

to be taken in order to ensure compliance with IHL amongst the multinational

forces and the ongoing peace operations in Nigeria and suggests measures as a

way forward.