The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?
Briefly

"We've documented more than 78,000 episodes of war crimes," said Olexandra Matviichuk, showcasing the extensive record of Russian attacks compiled since the 2022 invasion.
"This is probably the most documented war in human history because we have now digital instruments, which provides human rights groups an opportunity to collect evidence and to identify perpetrators," Matviichuk explained.
Oona Hathaway noted, "The Geneva Conventions created this basic idea that civilians really should be insulated from the worst harms of war," indicating the erosion of protections in current conflicts.
Matviichuk highlighted the challenge of accountability, stating, "Yet the big challenge is turning this mountain of evidence into a workable international system that holds those perpetrators accountable."
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