What is the legal status of the civilian population in international armed conflicts in general?

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Subject: Law

Question : What is the legal status of the civilian population in international armed conflicts in general? In your analysis, address Article 51 (3) of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, especially paragraphs 3) and (5) b).
The answers must have adequate headings and sub-headings and use relevant legal sources to substantiate the arguments, including treaty provisions, customary International humanitarian law, general principles of international humanitarian law and case law.