Geneva, April 7, 2026 (AFP) - Are war crimes taking place in Mideast war?

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2026-04-07

With US and Israeli strikes on Iran's critical infrastructure already underway Tuesday amid threats of more to come, the UN and other organisations have warned that such attacks could constitute war crimes. - What is a war crime - A war crime is a serious violation of international humanitarian law during times of conflict. But "not all violations committed during war are legally considered war crimes," the Geneva-based NGO Trial International......

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