- Rule 53. The use of starvation of the civilian population as a method of warfare is prohibited
- Rule 54. Attacking, destroying, removing or rendering useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population is prohibited
- Rule 55. The parties to the conflict must allow and facilitate rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need, which is impartial in character and conducted without any adverse distinction, subject to their right of control