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    War crimes

    Description

    Theme:

    Ukraine is investigating over 30,000 alleged war crimes, which happened during current
    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In May 2022, one Russian soldier was sentenced to life in
    prison in a first war crimes trial since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    Points to speak on ‘War crimes’:

    War too has rules. Soldiers should not attack civilians, healthcare workers etc., who are not
    fighting. Targeting civilians is a war crime.
    Some weapons such as chemical weapons and biological weapons should not be used.
    Using them is a war crime.
    Rules that are mentioned in the Geneva convention (1949), International humanitarian law
    are applicable for war.
    Not just the soldiers, but the persons who have commanding authority will also be punished
    if they have commanded or ignored the soldiers’ war crimes.
    Investigating war crimes and punishing the culprits as soon as possible can provide justice
    to the families of victims. The evidence and memories of eyewitnesses will also be fresh.
    Moreover, this can also deter future war crimes.
    During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many Russian soldiers are accused of
    committing war crimes such as intentionally killing civilians, robbing, committing rape,
    destroying residential buildings etc. Ukraine is investigating war crimes, and till now
    sentenced one Russian soldier to life in prison for shooting a civilian in the head.
    International Criminal Court (ICC), an intergovernmental organization has also sent a team
    to Ukraine to investigate war crimes. ICC investigates and prosecutes serious international
    crimes such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Russia withdrew from
    the ICC in 2016 and is now not a party to ICC. So, ICC cannot prosecute its individuals.
    There is another way – United Nations Security Council (UNSC) can refer a non-party to
    ICC. But as Russia can veto this as a member of the UNSC.

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    In general, social media platforms remove content that could cause violence. So,
    Facebook, YouTube and several other social media platforms reportedly removed content
    related to the Ukraine conflict for a good reason. But the law should be made to store this
    content separately to use that as evidence for investigating war crimes.

    Conclusion:

    War too has rules. Attacking civilians is a war crime and soldiers can be punished for doing
    that. Not just the soldiers, but the persons who have commanding authority will also be punished
    if they have commanded or ignored the soldiers’ actions. Investigating war crimes and punishing
    the culprits as soon as possible can provide justice to the families of victims. The evidence and
    memories of eyewitnesses will also be fresh. Moreover, this can also deter future war crimes.

    Your Turn…

    What are your thoughts on ‘war crimes’? Express your thoughts through the comment
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    References:

    When War Crimes Evidence Disappears


    What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?
    War Crimes

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