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Targeted Killings and the Al-Aulaqi Case

Some condemn targeted killing as extra-judicial execution, while others accept it as a legitimate method of warfare against terrorists.

http://www.crimesofwar.org/commentary/targeted-killings-and-the-al-aulaqi-case/
Wanton Destruction

The laws of war state an attacker must attempt to distinguish between military targets and civilians and their property.

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/wanton-destruction/
Iraq

By Thom Shanker   The insurgency in Iraq that took root during the American-led invasion ...

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/iraq/
Gulf War

By Frank Smyth  Attitudes toward international humanitarian norms and law by the belligerents in the ...

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/gulf-war/
Proportionality, Principle of

The use of indiscriminate weapons such as cluster bombs in populated areas is a war crime.

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/proportionality-principle-of/
Property, Civilian, Destruction of

The deliberate destruction of property is permitted if it gives an effective military advantage.

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/property-civilian-destruction-of/
Military Necessity

Any military advantage must be “justified” or “necessary” by its collateral damage.

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/military-necessity/
Immunity from Attack

Certain people and places should be protected and respected during wartime.

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/immunity-from-attack/
Collateral Damage

Constant care shall be taken to spare the civilian population, civilians, and civilian objects.

http://www.crimesofwar.org/a-z-guide/392/