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politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Democrats push six-count impeachment of Defense Secretary over Iran war conduct

House Democrats introduced a six-article impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging unauthorized war against Iran, civilian casualties, violations of the law of armed conflict, mishandling of sensitive information, obstruction of congressional oversight, and actions that could undermine NATO and U.S. security; the measure is unlikely to advance in the GOP-led House but could be revisited if Democrats win control after the midterms.

via CBS News|

#congressional-oversight #hegseth #impeachment

world4 months ago•8 min saved

Civilian-Style Aircraft Used in Covert Strike on Venezuelan Drug Boat

The Pentagon reportedly used a secret aircraft painted to resemble a civilian plane to strike a boat off Venezuela suspected of drug trafficking, killing 11; legal experts warn such actions could constitute perfidy and violate the laws of armed conflict, while the administration argues the strikes were lawful under a noninternational armed conflict; details about the aircraft remain undisclosed and follow-up strikes killed more survivors.

via The New York Times|

#boat-attack #civilian-aircraft-disguise #law-of-armed-conflict

international-law2 years ago•22 min saved

Navigating the Law of Armed Conflict in the Israel-Hamas War

This article provides expert guidance on the law of armed conflict (LOAC) and international humanitarian law as it applies to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. It discusses the equal application principle, sources of LOAC, the distinction between international and non-international armed conflict, violations of LOAC and war crimes, the definition of civilians and combatants, the prohibition of taking hostages, torture, rape, and directly targeting civilians, the rule of proportionality, targeting civilian infrastructure, precautions to minimize civilian harm, the use of human shields, collective punishment, siege warfare, access to humanitarian relief, and the forcible displacement of civilians. The article aims to assist policymakers, diplomats, analysts, reporters, scholars, and the public in understanding the legal framework surrounding the conflict.

via Just Security|

#civilian-protection #international-humanitarian-law #international-law