title: War crimes during the Persian Gulf War.
abstract: Evidence of violations of the 1949 Geneva Conventions by Iraq's military personnel during Desert Shield and Desert Storm are described and adverse effects on the Kuwaiti health care delivery system are discussed. New diplomatic and military initiatives that include education and accountability are needed to ensure better compliance with international conventions designed to protect victims of war.
authors: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore.
authors: W N
authors: WN
authors: Bernhard
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Barish
authors: M S
authors: MS
authors: al-Ibrahim
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Flynn
mesh_terms: D006782:Hospitals, Special; D007493:Iraq; D007730:Kuwait; D008877:Middle East; D008887:Military Medicine; D008889:Military Personnel; D014858:War Crimes