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War Crime
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A war crime is a serious violation of the laws and customs of war (known as international humanitarian law or IHL) that gives rise to individual criminal responsibility.

Key Examples of War Crimes

• Attacks on civilians: Intentionally targeting non-combatants, hospitals, schools, or cultural monuments.
• Mistreatment of captives: Torture, inhumane treatment, or murder of prisoners of war or wounded soldiers.
• Hostage-taking: Unlawfully seizing or killing hostages.
• Property destruction: Wanton destruction of cities, towns, or civilian property not justified by military necessity.
• Illegal weapons: Using prohibited arms, such as chemical or biological weapons.
• Peridfy and abuse: Using false surrender, killing those who have surrendered ("no quarter"), or conscripting child soldiers.

 

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