What makes things like poisonous gas or some firearms banned? Most importantly, why would nations play by the rules?
Bonus question: what exactly is a war crime and how is it punishable?
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Any weapon that intentionally causes more suffering than outright to kill is often banned. Blinding someone with a laser; noxious gasses that can leave you with debilitating organ failure over a duration of time, etc.
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