Practice question
During a non-international armed conflict, a group detains surrendered opponents and holds them as hostages to secure a concession. Discuss the Chapter III rule and the significance of the victims having previously taken part in fighting.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9851_2009.html — RA 9851, Chapter III, sections 4–6, war crimes, genocide, direct public incitement and other crimes against humanity; section 3 supplies the related contextual definitions.
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