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Jason Cohn, executive director of Doctors Without Borders, discusses the importance of recognizing international humanitarian law and the rules of war. He highlights incidents in Yemen and Kabul, calling for a fact-finding commission to investigate alleged war crimes. Cohn emphasizes the need for the US to support this initiative, which would demonstrate a commitment to international law. He also discusses the principle that wounded combatants are no longer combatants, a long-standing rule in the laws of war.

Who is Jason Cohn?

• A famous war journalist

• Executive director for Doctors Without Borders

• A member of the United Nations

• A humanitarian activist

What is the purpose of the fact-finding commission mentioned in the video?

• To promote peace talks

• To provide medical aid

• To support military operations

• To investigate alleged war crimes

Since when has the fact-finding commission existed?

• 1980

• 1991

• 2000

• 2010

What is required for the commission to be activated?

• A petition from international NGOs

• A unanimous vote by the UN

• A request from one of the 76 signatory states

• Approval from the US President

What principle is emphasized regarding the treatment of combatants?

• Combatants should be treated based on their nationality

• Wounded combatants are no longer considered combatants

• Combatants should be treated as enemies at all times

• Combatants should be imprisoned indefinitely