Laws of War – The Diplomatic Envoy

FOCUS on the Laws of War: The Geneva Conventions

April 25, 2022April 23, 2022 Drew Starbuck 0 Comments Ukraine, Russia, Geneva Conventions, Human Rights, International Law, Conflict

War, like any other human endeavor throughout history, has historically had rules. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the actions of its soldiers in alleged incidents, such as in the suburb of Bucha the capital of Kyiv, have led members of the international community to accuse the Russian government of war crimes. The modern outlook on what constitutes a war crime can be traced far back, most notably to 20th-century agreements like the Geneva Conventions.

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FOCUS on the Laws of War: The ICC and ICJ

April 25, 2022April 23, 2022 Jarrett Dang 0 Comments Ukraine, Russia, FOCUS, International Law, Conflict, Laws of War

The Ukraine war has renewed conversations about justice and accountability over crimes that violate international law. The alleged massacre in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha and claims that Russian forces are targeting civilians have mobilized figures in Western nations, including U.S. President Joe Biden, to call for prosecutions of war criminals, reports Business Insider.

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FOCUS on the Laws of War: Treatment of Civilians and POWs

April 25, 2022April 23, 2022 Kiara McGaughey 0 Comments FOCUS, Human Rights, International Law, Conflict, Laws of War

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, information has come out pointing to incidents that could be considered violations of civilian and prisoner of war (POW) rights in many areas of the country. Many experts believe that the actions of the Russian Federation could violate the protection of civilians and POWs during wartime under the Geneva Convention of 1949, Protocol 1, and the Hague Convention of 1907, which Russia is party to, according to Human Rights Watch.

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FOCUS on the Laws of War: Nuclear Weapons and Other Banned Arms

April 25, 2022April 23, 2022 Harshana Ghoorhoo 0 Comments Ukraine, Russia, security, International Law, Conflict, nuclear weapons

The war in Ukraine has brought renewed attention to laws surrounding the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), including banned ones. Amid concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin might unleash WMDs on Ukraine if he keeps losing the advantage in the war, arms control treaties have been thrown back in the limelight.