International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds | War crimes | The Guardian
International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds | War crimes | The Guardian
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International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds
Report covering 23 conflicts over last 18 months concludes more than 100,000 civilians have been killed as war crimes rage out of control
"An authoritative survey of 23 armed conflicts over the last 18 months has concluded that international law seeking to limit the effects of war is at breaking point, with more than 100,000 civilians killed, while torture and rape are committed with near impunity."