German-English translation for "völkerrechtswidrig"

"völkerrechtswidrig" English translation

völkerrechtswidrig
Adjektiv | adjective adj

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contrary to international law
The use of force against civilians is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
Die gegen die zivile Bevölkerung gerichtete Gewalt ist völkerrechtswidrig.
Source: Europarl
These troops have been there since the illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Diese Truppen sind dort, nachdem der Irak 2003 völkerrechtswidrig angegriffen wurde.
Source: Europarl
I was not keen on your enthusiasm for the Iraq war, which I regard as misguided and illegal.
Mir missfiel Ihre Begeisterung für den Irakkrieg, den ich für verfehlt und völkerrechtswidrig halte.
Source: Europarl
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