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I usually like these videos, but that was just cruel.
The 1907 Hague Convention IV and the Geneva Conventions prohibit harming enemies who have surrendered or are unarmed. Once a combatant has clearly expressed their intention to surrender, they are considered hors de combat and are protected from attack.
He was both unarmed and trying to surrender.
To be legally effective, individuals must offer surrender under circumstances in which it is feasible for the enemy to reasonably accept (DoD’s Law of War Manual, § 5.9.3.3; Oslo Manual, Rule 104; Commentary to AMW Manual, Rule 15(b)).
https://lieber.westpoint.edu/legal-practical-challenges-surrender-drones/
this post was submitted on 31 Jul 2024
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