Central to the book's purpose was the realization that even among
the journalists, editors, and aid workers who bring global conflicts
to the world's attention, there is insufficient knowledge of international
humanitarian law and of what, exactly, constitutes a war crime.
Thus, much war reporting is done without the guidelines necessary
to limn potential violations and put civilian-directed conflicts
in perspective. Journalists' briefings are, in the main, conducted
by parties to the conflict whose perspective on incidents may be
skewed from the facts. The book aims to help reporters better observe,
analyze, and frame events as they unfold.
From its inception, the book was envisioned as the foundation for
other activities, including the Crimes of War Project and the creation
of this Web site.
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