International law has never addressed the targeting of communication devices that people carry on their bodies.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-20 17:45:54">September 20, 2024 at 5:45 p.m.</time>

International law has never addressed the targeting of communication devices that people carry on their bodies.{ai:summary}<p>International law currently lacks provisions regarding the targeting of personal communication devices worn by individuals. This gap raises questions about the legality and ethics of such actions in modern conflict.</p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

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