All articles tagged with #rules of war
South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice, challenging the Western-led order. Amanda Taub, a human rights lawyer-turned-journalist at The Times, discusses the case and the broader implications of the rules of war beyond any court verdict.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched a 'Play By The Rules' campaign, calling on first-person shooter players to follow the real-world Rules of War when playing games set in conflict zones. The campaign recommends four specific rules, including not shooting at downed enemies and not targeting non-violent NPCs. The ICRC partnered with five streamers to host a six-hour Twitch livestream and created a custom Fortnite island named after the campaign. The goal of the campaign is to collaborate with the gaming community to have a tangible and meaningful outcome for International Humanitarian Law.
The Red Cross is challenging gamers to play FPS games by real rules of war that are meant to "protect the humanity and dignity of people all over the world." The organization is seeking to remind players that video games are often set in "conflict zones," and right now, "armed conflicts are more prevalent than ever." The only two games participating in this event are Arma 3 and Fortnite.