Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-29 17:33:44 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 69A25719A08D1FE9333D3B97361590B1F5C4888EB8CF94CA75D7D6FEB5170AD0
Participant Details
Original Note:
When civilians act as military or civilian structures are used for military purposes, they are legitimate military targets. The presence of civilians in military targets does not render them immune from attack. Geneva Convention, protocol 1, article 51, section 7: https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/api-1977/article-51#:~:text=1.,dangers%20arising%20from%20military%20operations.
All Note Details