What's a War Crime?

A war crime is a violation of the laws of war that gives rise to individual criminal responsibility for actions by the combatants, such as intentionally killing civilians or intentionally killing ...

What is considered a war crime?

According to the United Nations, a war crime is a serious breach of international law committed against civilians or “enemy combatants” during an international or domestic armed conflict. A war crime occurs when superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering is inflicted upon an enemy.

What are the 11 war crimes?

Crimes against humanity
  • murder.
  • extermination.
  • enslavement.
  • deportation.
  • mass systematic rape and sexual enslavement in a time of war.
  • other inhumane acts.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.