War crimes

War crimes

Brutal crimes committed by a country's armed forces during a war. Such acts are done in violation of international laws, treaties and practises regarding military conflict between countries.

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war crimes

Law; General law

Brutal crimes committed by a country's armed forces during a war. Such acts are done in violation of international laws, treaties and practices regarding military conflict ...

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Politics; Political Science

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Medical; Health care; Medicine

Criminal acts committed during, or in connection with, war, e.g., maltreatment of prisoners, willful killing of civilians, etc.

United Nations War Crimes Commission

History; Israeli history

The Commission was established following discussions between representatives of the Allied powers in London, on October 20, 1943, and first met in January 1944.