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We’ve received thousands of questions on the Geneva Conventions. So, we’re going to break down the rules of war you need to know right now. All states have signed these – and are legally obligated to follow them. Thread
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When you don't know what will happen next, every hug is precious.
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Heart-wrenching. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled
#Ukraine. They’ve lived through unimaginable trauma. Red Cross teams in Poland, Russia, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Romania and Moldova are welcoming people with lifesaving aid and support.pic.twitter.com/iCjcZzti2mThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
The rules of war save lives. They reduce human suffering. We call on all parties to uphold them – now. For more
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Red cross red crescent emblems. They're protective emblems. In conflict, they must only be used for:
Medical staff and facilities, including army medics and vehicles.
Red Cross Red Crescent workers, vehicles, facilities and the humanitarian relief they bring.Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
Aid workers and humanitarian organizations. We must be allowed to operate safely. Our work is to bring aid and save lives. Sanctions and other restrictive measures must be designed to allow humanitarian action to happen. In all situations, lifesaving aid must not be blocked.
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Weapons. The use of illegal weapons and the illegal use of weapons is prohibited. No ifs or buts. The use of heavy explosive weapons in populated areas - so in cities - should be avoided. Civilians only end up paying the price.
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Prisoners of war and detainees. The law states they must be protected. This includes from acts of violence, intimidation, and ill-treatment. They also must be treated with dignity, and not exposed to public curiosity – like circulating images on social media.
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The sick and wounded. They must be cared for, regardless of the side they’re on. Parties to the conflict must also recover and identify those who have died and facilitate their return – in a dignified manner. We can assist by acting as a neutral intermediary.
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Civilian infrastructure. This is schools, hospitals, civilians’ homes, water plants that supply clean water, and electricity lines. Basically, everything that civilians need to go about their daily lives. These are also not a target. We cannot stress this enough.
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Combatants. Combatants must distinguish themselves from civilians in all military operations by wearing identifiable insignia and carrying arms openly. This helps protect civilians from harm. Combatants must respect the rules of war. Period.
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Civilians.
They cannot be attacked.
They must be protected.
They are not a target.
Whatever wording you use – the message is the same. It is illegal.Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
The rules of war
1. Civilians cannot be targeted.
2. Civilians cannot be used as human shields.
3. Civilians must have safe passage to flee.
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This morning, I got asked about humanitarian corridors and what civilians need right now in
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ICRC Retweeted
Amid mounting human cost,
#ICRC reminds parties to conflict in#Ukraine to respect#GenevaConventions. Do not attack civilians or civilian infrastructure
Allow safe passage for civilians fleeing for safety
A reminder of some #IHL ruleshttps://www.icrc.org/en/document/ukraine-amid-mounting-human-cost-parties-must-uphold-international-humanitarian-law-0 …Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
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The cost of war is measured in human tragedy: the cries of children and the rubble of their homes.
@ICRC today issues a call on the parties to the conflict in#Ukraine to uphold their legal obligations under IHL and avoid further civilian suffering.https://www.icrc.org/en/document/ukraine-amid-mounting-human-cost-parties-must-uphold-international-humanitarian-law-0 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
Civilian lives must be protected.
Civilian homes must be protected.
Civilian infrastructure must be protected.
The rules of war are clear.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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