Collective punishment—penalising civilians for acts they didn’t commit—is strictly forbidden under international humanitarian law. 17/ #NoCollectivePunishment

Mutilating the dead or failing to respect and bury bodies violates international humanitarian law. Even in war, dignity matters. 16/ #RespectTheDead

Blocking humanitarian organisations like the Red Cross from accessing civilians breaches international humanitarian law. Aid must reach those in need. 15/

Attacking cultural or religious sites, like mosques, churches, temples or heritage monuments, violates international humanitarian law. 14/ #ProtectCulture

Pillaging or looting civilian property during conflict is strictly prohibited. War is not a license to steal. 13/ #WarCrimes

Targeting humanitarian aid workers or convoys violates international humanitarian law. They must be allowed safe passage to help civilians. 12/
#ProtectAidWorkers