International humanitarian laws introduced after World War II are under unprecedented strain, as highlighted in a report by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. Various conflicts worldwide, including in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, and Nigeria, have seen mass killings of civilians and violations of humanitarian laws. The United States’ retreat from upholding these laws has further exacerbated the situation, with little consequences for perpetrators. The report warns that international humanitarian law is at a critical breaking point due to ongoing abuses and lack of accountability.
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