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Geneva Conventions

International treaties governing the conduct of war and the protection of civilians and prisoners of war.

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Jan 27, 2026
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What are the differences between police, ICE and military rules regarding riot control agents under U.S. and international law?

U.S. rules on diverge sharply by actor: the military operates under detailed doctrine and international law instruction, follows use-of-force policies within the federal-law enforcement framework, and...

Jan 12, 2026
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How does international law define war crimes involving shipwreck survivors and ‘double-tap’ attacks?

International humanitarian law (IHL) treats killing shipwrecked survivors and deliberately timed “double‑tap” follow‑on strikes that hit rescuers or incapacitated persons as among the clearest prohibi...