Did you know that under Article 8(2)(a)(iv) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the misappropriation, pillage, or embezzlement of property, committed within the context of an armed conflict, is considered a war crime? 1/7
This is because such actions can violate international humanitarian law, which aims to protect civilians and combatants during armed conflicts. 2/7
For example, during the Bosnian War in the 1990s, several individuals were charged with war crimes for stealing or diverting humanitarian aid intended for civilians. 3/7
In another instance, in 2018, a charity worker was sentenced to prison for embezzling funds intended for the families of U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan. 4/7
Intentionally depriving civilians or military personnel of necessary supplies, including through fraud or embezzlement, can also be considered a form of prohibited perfidy, which is prohibited by international humanitarian law. 5/7
An example of this occurred during the First World War, where Germany used Red Cross insignia to disguise military operations, leading to the prohibition of such tactics in future conflicts. 6/7
Let's all strive towards ensuring that funds and aid reach those in need, especially during times of conflict, to prevent such acts from occurring. #WarCrimes #HumanitarianLaw #Charity #MilitaryAid 7/7
Article 8(2)(b)(xxvi)
Article 8(2)(a)(v)
Article 25
Are also applicable in these situations, it depends who carried out the crime.
Article 8(2)(a)(v)
Article 25
Are also applicable in these situations, it depends who carried out the crime.
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