5 Deadly Weapons Prohibited in War
#2 White Phosphorus
White Phosphorous (WP) is a colorless to yellow translucent wax-like substance with a pungent smell. The form used by the military forces is highly energetic (active) and ignites once it is exposed to oxygen can result in fire and smoke. “White phosphorus is normally used to produce smoke, to camouflage movement” reports BBC
Though white phosphorus is still used in modern armed conflict, it is regulated by international humanitarian law, or the law of war.
