While it is recognized that the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians falls on States and Governments, the present situation clearly indicates that in most conflicts, States and Governments are either unable or unwilling to provide that protection.
虽然保护平民的主要责任在于各国和政府这一点已得到公认，但目前局势明显显示，在多数冲突中，国家和政府无能力或不愿意提供这种保护。