Thursday, September 1 , 2016 - 21:23 (EEST) Section: New Age (Bangladesh)
Even though it is undeniable that many militaries and non-state armed groups do, in fact, use human shields, the potential ramifications of the mere accusation are extremely worrisome, write Neve Gordon and Nicola Perugini
An aerial image shows civilians leaving the town of Manbij, Syria, purportedly with ISIS using the convoy as a shield for their retreating fighters. — SDF
HUMAN shields have been making headlines for some time. Before the recent fray between ISIS and Iraqi governmental forces in Fallujah, the United Press International released an article entitled ‘Iraqi forces halt Fallujah advance amid fears for 50,000 human shields.’ Indeed, not
Source: New Age
Thursday, September 1 , 2016 - 21:22 (EEST) Section: New Age (Bangladesh)
Even though it is undeniable that many militaries and non-state armed groups do, in fact, use human shields, the potential ramifications of the mere accusation are extremely worrisome, write Neve Gordon and Nicola Perugini
An aerial image shows civilians leaving the town of Manbij, Syria, purportedly with ISIS using the convoy as a shield for their retreating fighters. — SDF
HUMAN shields have been making headlines for some time. Before the recent fray between ISIS and Iraqi governmental forces in Fallujah, the United Press International released an article entitled ‘Iraqi forces halt Fallujah advance amid fears for 50,000 human shields.’ Indeed, not
Source: New Age
