War criminals are individuals who have committed acts during war that violate international laws and go against basic human rights. These acts may include genocide, torture, or mass killings.
Related terms
Genocide: This term refers to the deliberate extermination of a specific ethnic, racial, or religious group.
Crimes Against Peace: These are actions that start or escalate wars between nations through aggression and invasion.
Geneva Conventions: A set of international treaties that establish standards for humane treatment during armed conflicts, protecting prisoners of war and civilians caught in war zones.