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The Chemical Weapons Convention (1993) has prohibited the use of tear gas in warfare, but explicitly allows its use in riot control. What is the logic behind it being too bad for war, but perfectly acceptable for use against civilians?

by /u/EverythingSucks12 in /r/AskHistorians

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