Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. What are war crimes and when did they start? – Artie, 12, Queens, New York I imagine you’re asking about “war crimes” because you’ve heard that term mentioned lately in news about the conflicts underway in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan. The idea may sound confusing, because war always includes killings and destruction. But special rules restrict how wars can be fought. I am a professor who studies international law – the set of rules that…
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