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The purpose of partisan warfare isn't to protect civilians, but to drive out invaders. One does have to put on a uniform or sign while performing direct attack
by impossiblefork 2y ago
The purpose of partisan warfare isn't to protect civilians, but to drive out invaders.
One does have to put on a uniform or sign while performing direct attacks, but it's not required during sabotage operations. Then it's even permissible to use enemy uniforms.
- lukan 2y ago"Then it's even permissible to use enemy uniforms" No it is not. At least not under common international law. (And a sabotage mission is a direct attack) "Not all uses of enemy uniforms are prohibited therefore; only “improper” uses. For example, wearing enemy uniforms in order to flee the fighting or escape capture does not run afoul of the law. On the other side of the spectrum, engaging in attacks while wearing the uniform of the enemy is flatly prohibited" https://lieber.westpoint.edu/combatant-privileges-and-protections/ https://lieber.westpoint.edu/combatant-privileges-and-protec...