Trump administration accused of cutting military’s civilian harm program in light of US strike on girls school in Iran
The Pentagon has quietly dismantled a program it is legally required to operate to prevent and respond to civilian deaths in US military operations, according to its internal watchdog.
A report released by the department’s inspector general concluded the US military no longer has the people, tools or infrastructure needed to comply with two federal statutes requiring it to maintain a functioning civilian casualty policy, and operate a Civilian Protection Center of Excellence (CP CoE).
The regional power dynamics make this far more complicated than it appears.
There has to be a better way than what we’re seeing play out.
The refugee crisis is creating ripple effects far beyond the immediate region.
There is no military shortcut to peace, only political will can get us there.
The international community has a moral obligation to intervene more directly.