INTRODUCTION

Armed conflict is a global phenomenon that has been a source of instability and suffering throughout history. International law of armed conflict, also known as International Humanitarian Law, distinguishes between two types of armed conflict: international armed conflict involving two or more opposing states, and non-international armed conflict involving governmental forces and non-governmental armed groups. (Geneva Conventions (1949), available at: https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/treaties-customary-law/geneva-conventions, Article 3) These conflicts can take various forms, from full-scale wars between sovereign states to asymmetrical struggles involving non-state actors such as insurgent groups, militias, or international terrorist organizations. Given their devastating consequences, managing and resolving armed conflicts is a crucial task for the international community. The sources of international armed conflict management are diverse, involving legal frameworks, international organizations, state actors, and non-state actors. This paper aims to explore these sources in the context of international law, state sovereignty, and humanitarian efforts, while focusing on specific mechanisms such as the roles of Amnesty International and the International Red Cross, as well as the contributions of both state and non-state actors in conflict management. At the core of international armed conflict management is the concept of international law, which provides a structure for regulating the conduct of war, protecting civilians, and establishing protocols for humanitarian assistance.