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Art. 8(2)(c) Common elements
- 1. Such person or persons were either hors de combat, or were civilians, medical personnel or religious personnel taking no active part in the hostilities.
- 2. The perpetrator was aware of the factual circumstances that established this status
- 3. The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with an armed conflict not of an international character.
- 4. The perpetrator was aware of factual circumstances that established the existence of an armed conflict.
