2005 Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Adoption of an Additional Distinctive Emblem

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Full Title	2005 Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Adoption of an Additional Distinctive Emblem
Short Title / Abbreviations	Geneva Protocol III
CIL Subject Classification	International Law Documents Human Rights
Citations to Text	2404 UNTS 261
Date of Adoption	08/12/2005
Date of Adoption Comment	The Diplomatic conference took place from 5-8 December 2005
Place of Adoption	Geneva, Switzerland, Diplomatic Conference on the Adoption of a Third Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Adoption of an Additional Distinctive Emblem
Depository	Swiss Federal Council
Annexes	Annex – Third Protocol Emblem
Entry Into Force Status	In Force
Source	Swiss Foreign Ministry
Date of Entry into Force	14/07/2007
Entry into Force / Termination Provisions	“ARTICLE 11: ENTRY INTO FORCE 1. This Protocol shall enter into force six months after two instruments of ratification or accession have been deposited. 2. For each Party to the Geneva Conventions thereafter ratifying or acceding to this Protocol, it shall enter into force six months after the deposit by such Party of its instrument of ratification or accession.”
General Status	79 parties (as of 30 August 2023)
Links to Current Status/Reservations	Swiss Foreign Ministry (in French only) United Nations Treaty Collection
Status
ASEAN States
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines	Signature 13/03/2006 Ratification 22/08/2006
Singapore	Signature 02/08/2006 Ratification 07/07/2008
Thailand
Vietnam
Timor Leste
Related Instruments
This instrument amends/supersedes	1949 Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War 1949 Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War 1949 Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea 1949 Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field 1977 Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts 1977 Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and Relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts
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External Links	United Nations Treaty Collection accessed on 30/08/2023 Swiss Foreign Ministry accessed on 30/08/2023
Additional Information	Full texts of the Geneva Conventions and their Commentaries can also be accessed at https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/treaties-customary-law/geneva-conventions