Geneva Conventions of 1949
Coverage of Geneva Conventions of 1949 in the Nexus archive.
- Araghchi says US attacks on Iran violate international law
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of attacking 'vital infrastructure' and threatening bridges and power plants, calling these actions a 'flagrant violation' of international law. He stated that such attacks constitute 'serious international crimes' under the Geneva Conventions and urged governments to prosecute those responsible.
- Dams on Chenab — a target?
India is accelerating construction of multiple hydro projects on the Chenab River, including Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, Ratle, and Sawalkote, with tenders issued to firms like Afcon Infrastructure and Bharat Heavy Electricals. Legal debates question whether Pakistan could target these dams under international law if they are deemed military tools, citing India's water minister's statement denying water flow to Pakistan and the suspended Indus Waters Treaty.