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Calls are growing to classify the deliberate destruction of homes in Syria's civil war as "domicide," a distinct war crime. Advocates argue that this classification is crucial for justice and reconstruction efforts.
The destruction of homes during Syria's civil war is used to punish displaced locals and prevent them from return. Calls to classify this sort of destruction as a war crime are growing.
At least two million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, and many may not have a home to return to as bombs have destroyed neighbourhoods. 'It's a huge loss that can cause significant distress,' says an expert at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.