How exactly are certain weapons banned from being used in war?

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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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Mutually agreed by most 1st world countries. Failure to comply results in the U. N. ganging up on the user, but if you look at Syria’s use of banned chemical warfare on its citizens you’ll notice that the U. N. turned a blind eye to it.

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