Pentagon: Special Ops Killing of Pregnant Afghan Women Was “Appropriate” Use of Force

Jun 01, 2016 17:52

AN INTERNAL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT investigation into one of the most notorious night raids conducted by special operations forces in Afghanistan - in which seven civilians were killed, including two pregnant women - determined that all the U.S. soldiers involved had followed the rules of engagement. As a result, the soldiers faced no disciplinary ( Read more... )

war on terror, afghanistan, military, pentagon, *trigger warning: violence

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tarawr June 2 2016, 01:12:22 UTC
jesus christ :(

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melancolour June 2 2016, 03:52:01 UTC
this is so terrible. :( There are so many measures in place that protect the individual officers & soldiers who perpetuate our ongoing state of war. Who takes responsibility? The ones in charge never face consequence, and the lower rank have immunity.

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