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The Defense Department initially stated that the two individuals could have been attempting to radio their cartel, potentially indicating a continuation of their drug-trafficking mission. Lawmakers were briefed that the individuals were deemed capable of returning to combat. However, Trump has implied disagreement with the decision and suggests that the Defense Department’s reasoning for the second strike is untrue. Following the strike, Rep. Jim Himes described the individuals as being in distress and without the means of locomotion when killed by the U.S., leading to debate.
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Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report, and honestly, the implications are chilling. The core of the issue seems to revolve around the allegation that Hegseth, and by extension, possibly others in the chain of command, authorized actions that constitute war crimes. The gravity of such accusations cannot be overstated, especially when the reports suggest potential violations of international law, specifically the Geneva Conventions. It’s not just about a single event; the narrative emerging paints a picture of systemic issues and potentially reckless disregard for the rules of engagement.
The crux of the matter appears to be the targeting of individuals and locations, particularly when the details suggest a disproportionate response.… Continue reading
House committee seeks ‘full accounting’ of boat strike after WaPo ‘kill everybody’ report, and it’s about time someone demanded it. The revelation that a House committee is launching a probe into the boat strike, following the Washington Post’s report that included the chilling phrase “kill everybody,” is frankly, a bit astonishing. Considering the nature of the allegations – potential violations of the Geneva Conventions and a blatant disregard for human life – a “full accounting” should have been demanded the moment the first report surfaced. It’s almost unbelievable that this only gained traction after the press dropped the bombshell, as if they were hoping the incident would simply fade away.… Continue reading
On November 22nd, DeepState reported that five Ukrainian prisoners of war were executed by Russian soldiers, with video footage allegedly capturing the moment. The organization is still working to determine the exact location and timeline of this alleged war crime. This incident adds to a pattern of Russian forces executing Ukrainian soldiers, with Kyiv already investigating evidence of at least 322 POW executions. These actions violate the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit the execution of prisoners of war without a fair trial.
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Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that Russian forces are suspected of executing two captured Ukrainian servicemen near Zatyshshia, based on video evidence. Lubinets condemned this act as a deliberate violation of international law, part of a pattern of criminal behavior, and a grave violation of the Geneva Conventions. He has contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations, urging an immediate response to these systemic violations. This incident adds to reports of over 150 executed Ukrainian soldiers since the full-scale invasion began.
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Ukraine’s HUR agency has documented over 150 summary executions of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered to Russian forces, a number likely underrepresenting the true scale of the problem. This surge in executions, confirmed by the UN, is attributed to direct orders given to Russian troops to kill prisoners of war, indicating a deliberate policy. The UN’s findings corroborate HUR’s data, citing numerous accounts of Ukrainian POWs being summarily killed, often in group executions, even while unarmed or wounded. These acts constitute a systematic pattern of war crimes.
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The UK government, represented by Sally Langrish, argued before the International Court of Justice that Israel’s refusal to grant the ICRC access to Palestinian prisoners violates the Geneva Conventions, and that Hamas’s actions do not justify this. The UK also insisted that UNRWA is a neutral body with which Israel must cooperate to deliver aid to Gaza, citing articles 55 and 59 of the Fourth Geneva Convention which obligate Israel to facilitate aid provision and ensure UNRWA’s safety. This position directly contradicts the US’s arguments and highlights a clear divergence in legal interpretation. Israel’s blockade of Gaza, leading to a humanitarian crisis, forms the crux of the ICJ’s advisory opinion request.
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Video footage showing aid workers, clearly identifiable by their ambulance and emergency gear, killed in Gaza under a barrage of gunfire, has surfaced. The sheer brutality of the event is undeniable; the images are deeply disturbing and highlight the horrific realities of the ongoing conflict. The fact that this occurred while the ambulance’s lights were on underscores the deliberate nature of the attack, raising serious concerns about the targeting of civilians and medical personnel.
The international humanitarian law clearly prohibits the targeting of medics, and this incident constitutes a grave war crime under the Geneva Conventions. This is not a grey area; it’s a blatant violation of established norms of warfare and basic human decency.… Continue reading
In waging a “war” against TdA, the Trump administration’s actions, particularly the use of CECOT, potentially violated several key provisions of the Geneva Conventions, including those concerning prisoner treatment and communication with families. Furthermore, the transfer of prisoners to CECOT likely contravened the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, given CECOT’s documented human rights abuses. Judge Boasberg’s Monday filing highlighted these potential violations. Therefore, invoking wartime laws necessitates adherence to established wartime rules and international humanitarian law.
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