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Lawful conduct in war

International humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions define lawful and unlawful conduct in war, shaping when orders can be refused or will expose subordinates to liability.

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Jan 23, 2026

What cases from international tribunals have addressed collective punishment and how did they define the crime?

Several international tribunals have confronted the crime of , most notably the (SCSL) which produced multiple convictions, while earlier forums such as the and the (ICTR) recognized or enabled prosec...

Jan 20, 2026

How do fact‑checkers classify a conflict as a 'war' versus a 'skirmish' or 'ceasefire'?

Fact‑checkers and legal analysts treat the labels "war," "skirmish," and "ceasefire" as legal and factual determinations grounded in objective criteria—primarily the identity and organization of parti...

Jan 13, 2026

How have courts and the ICRC defined the line between legitimate security measures and prohibited collective punishment in recent conflicts?

Courts and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) draw a clear legal boundary: measures that single out and punish a group for the actions of individuals are prohibited as collective puni...

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