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Art. 8(2)(b)(xxiv) Intentionally directing attacks against buildings, material, medical units and transport, and personnel using the distinctive em
- 1. The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with an international armed conflict.
- 2. The perpetrator was aware of factual circumstances that established the existence of an armed conflict.
- 3. The perpetrator attacked one or more persons, buildings, medical units or transports or other objects using, in conformity with international law, a distinctive emblem, or other method of identification indicating protection under the Geneva Convention
- 4. [Mental element, specific] The perpetrator intended such persons, buildings, units or transports or other objects so using such identification to be the object of the attack
- 5.a. [Mental element for Element 3][Conduct of directing an attack]: The perpetrator meant to engage in directing an attack
- 5.c. [Mental element for Element 3][Circumstances of the object of the attack using, in conformity with international law, a distinctive emblem, or other method of identification indicating protection under the Geneva Conventions]: The perpetrator was awa
