Pentagon’s Use of Civilian-Disguised Aircraft in Fatal Attack Raises War Crime Concerns
Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane killing 11 people in September. The core of this issue, and the thing that’s really sticking in my craw, is the accusation that the Pentagon deployed an aircraft disguised as a civilian plane in September, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. This raises some serious questions, not the least of which is, why?
U.S. military manuals, steeped in the laws of war, explicitly condemn perfidy. Perfidy, in this context, is when a combatant intentionally feigns civilian status, tricking their opponent into lowering their guard. Military handbooks emphasize the importance of distinguishing military forces from civilians.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood