Is it a War Crime for Russia to Attack Grain Shipments?

1 year ago
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Based on the Geneva Convention and internationally accepted standards for behavior, it is against the Geneva Convention to use starvation as a weapon or attack civillian foodstuffs, livestock, drinking water or irragation.

https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/customary-ihl/v2/rule54

Russia recently attacked a grain facility.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-hits-ukraines-grain-fourth-day-practises-seizing-ships-black-sea-2023-07-21/

But it doesn't seem like it would be a war crime if Russia attacked grain leaving Ukraine, because that grain is intended for countries that are not a party to the conflict.

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