End the War, Stop the War Crimes

We are appalled and saddened by the suffering and devastation caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. News of atrocities committed by Russian forces adds to the outrage and sorrow. It is imperative, above all, to end the war. So long as the war continues, both sides must comply with international law governing the conduct of hostilities and refrain from such acts as the willful killing of civilians or injuring prisoners of war, which constitute war crimes and human rights abuses. Also in accordance with that law, they must refrain from use, and threat of use, of nuclear, chemical, and biological arms. Those imperatives apply to all wars, including those that persist in Yemen, Ethiopia, Syria, and elsewhere.

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