Not everything or everyone in war is a lawful target @ICRC
Not everything or everyone in war is a lawful target  @ICRC
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In armed conflicts, not everything or everyone is a lawful target.

Cordula Droege, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains what’s allowed on the battlefield and how the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution are meant to protect lives.
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Not everything or everyone in war is a lawful target

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