المادة 7
2. الممارسة\مبدأ التمييز بين الأعيان المدنية والأهداف العسكرية
Benin (current)
‏Sudan
المادة 7 (current)
Practice Relating to Rule 7. The Principle of Distinction between Civilian Objects and Military Objectives
Section A. The principle of distinction
Benin's Military Manual (1995) provides: "At all times, a distinction must be made between … military objectives and civilian objects".
Benin, Le Droit de la Guerre, III fascicules, Forces Armées du Bénin, Ministère de la Défense nationale, 1995, Fascicule III, p. 11.
Section B. Attacks against military objectives
Benin's Military Manual (1995) provides: "Attacks must be directed only against military objectives. These objectives must be identified as such, clearly designated and singled out. The attack must be limited to the objective designated."
Benin, Le Droit de la Guerre, III fascicules, Forces Armées du Bénin, Ministère de la Défense nationale, 1995, Fascicule III, p. 14; see also Fascicule I, p. 17 and Fascicule II, pp. 5 and 18.
Section C. Attacks against civilian objects in general
Benin's Military Manual (1995) provides that it is prohibited "to attack the civilian population, individuals and civilian objects as a deliberate method of combat".
Section E. Attacks against civilian means of transportation
Benin's Military Manual (1995) states:
Foreign civilian aircraft may be attacked when escorted by enemy military aircraft. When flying alone they can be ordered to modify their route or to land or alight on water for inspection … If a foreign civilian aircraft refuses to modify its route or to land or alight on water, it may be attacked after due warning.
Benin, Le Droit de la Guerre, III fascicules, Forces Armées du Bénin, Ministère de la Défense nationale, 1995, Fascicule II, p. 8.