QUESTION 1 On 3 April 2020, the Republic of Airoterp entered the
territory of the Republic of Aibmaz, without authorisation, and killed
Diaprem in his home. The government of Airoterp claims that Diaprem is
a terrorist who had carried out a series of bombings that killed over 100
people within its territory. From reports, Diaprem was unarmed when he
was shot and killed by members of the Airoterp special forces. Evaluate
the actions of the Republic of Airoterp based on the questions below
with reference to authority. 1.1 Briefly State the position of international
law regarding the use of force. (6) 1.2 Are there circumstances under
which a State may deviate from this rule? (8) 1.3 Can the Republic of
Airoterp justify its actions under any of these circumstances? (8) 1.4
Does the of Aibmaz have any claim for reparations against the actions of
the Republic of Airoterp? (8) [30]
Question 1: Evaluation of Airoterp's Actions
1.1 Position of International Law Regarding the Use of Force
The fundamental principle of international law is the prohibition of the use of force. This is
enshrined in Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which states: "All Members shall refrain in their
international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political
independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United
Nations."
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