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You explicitly can. Like come on, the law specifically says as much.
by Pay08 2mo ago
You explicitly can. Like come on, the law specifically says as much.
- mcmcmc 2mo agoLiterally no: https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/customary-ihl/v1/rule28 https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/customary-ihl/v1/rule28 The laws of war (outside jus ad bello) aren’t that complicated. Don’t shoot the medic is one every combatant benefits from.
- Pay08 2mo ago1. Medics aren't hospitals. Nor are they any other building for that matter. 2. There's literally an exception right there in the singular sentence you linked to.
- mcmcmc 2mo ago1. Distinction without a difference. Medical facilities and personnel marked with the Red Cross are afforded the same protections. 2. Fair enough. It’s still morally wrong to do so if it’s not solely being used as a military facility.