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Art. 8(2)(b)(xxv) Intentionally using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare by depriving them of objects indispensable to their survival,
- 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 deprived civilians of objects indispensable for their survival
- 4. [Mental element, specific] The perpetrator intended to starve civilians as a method of warfare.
- 5.a. [Mental element for Element 3][Conduct of depriving civilians of objects indispensable for their survival]: The perpetrator meant to engage in depriving civilians of objects indispensable for their survival
- 5.b.i. [Mental element for Element 3][Consequence of depriving civilians of objects indispensable for their survival]: The perpetrator meant to deprive civilians of objects indispensable for their survival; OR
- 5.b.ii. [Mental element for Element 3][Consequence of depriving civilians of objects indispensable for their survival]: The perpetrator was aware that civilians would be deprived of objects indispensable for their survival in the ordinary course of events
