The U.S. government needs to conduct independent and impartial investigations into possible unlawful killings of civilians and use of excessive force by U.S. military during operations in Iraq, Human Rights Watch said today.
The military's failure to investigate possible unlawful use of force creates a climate of impunity that ultimately undermines security. Serious violations that we've documented have been swept under the rug. It's time for the United States to account for these civilian casualties.
U.S.: Investigate Civilian Deaths in Iraq Military Operations (Human Rights Watch, 18-6-2004)