Did the US Commit War Crimes in Afghanistan?
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That title is like asking if the sky is blue. Duh.
U.S. forces and the CIA are alleged to have carried out unlawful killings and torture, bothin Afghanistan and through the secret “rendition” of terrorist suspects, but the U.S. has taken measures to frustrate any prosecution of its troops.
War crime allegations cast a shadow over Afghanistan’s future.
Scott Nelson/Getty ImagesBy Hurst Hannum
Tufts UniversityInternational prosecutors tasked with looking into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan have no shortage of potential targets.
Afghan soldiers and warlords have been accused of rape, murder and kidnap almost since fighting began in late 2001. The deliberate targeting of civilians by the Taliban and other groups continues to this day.
Meanwhile, U.S. forces and the CIA are alleged to have carried out unlawful killings and torture, both in Afghanistan and through the secret “rendition” of terrorist suspects to a number of European countries.
A Hague Invasion?
Most perpetrators have to date gone unpunished. But on March 5, judges at the International Criminal Court, or ICC, gave the ICC prosecutor authority to begin an investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Afghanistan. The probe will look into the alleged murder, imprisonment, torture and intentional targeting of civilians committed by Afghan government, Taliban and U.S. forces.
More: https://consortiumnews.com/2020/11/19/did-the-us-commit-war-crimes-in-afghanistan/
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