/tags/war-crimes war crimes en-US Copyright Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:27:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-04/trump-and-the-military-what-an-erratic-commander-in-chief-leaves-behind "Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,' " a retired officer says of President Trump's tenure. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:27:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-04/trump-and-the-military-what-an-erratic-commander-in-chief-leaves-behind Tom Bowman /2020-03-05/international-criminal-court-allows-investigation-of-u-s-actions-in-afghanistan Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the decision, calling it a "breathtaking action by an unaccountable political institution." Human rights groups are applauding the move. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:57:11 GMT /2020-03-05/international-criminal-court-allows-investigation-of-u-s-actions-in-afghanistan Merrit Kennedy /news/2020-01-08/sen-portman-opposes-trumps-threat-of-attacking-iranian-cultural-sites In a break with President Trump, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) says he opposes the suggestion of attacking Iran’s cultural sites.Following the U.S.… Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:19:54 GMT /news/2020-01-08/sen-portman-opposes-trumps-threat-of-attacking-iranian-cultural-sites David Williams /news-partners/2020-01-06/trump-says-hell-target-irans-cultural-sites-thats-illegal The Hague Convention, signed by the U.S., requires "refraining from any act of hostility" against cultural property. The Pentagon educates troops about their obligations to safeguard such sites. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 23:25:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-06/trump-says-hell-target-irans-cultural-sites-thats-illegal Laurel Wamsley /news-partners/2019-12-17/congress-authorizes-sanctions-on-syria-iran-and-russia The measure, known as the Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act, authorizes sanctions for war crimes. It is included in the newly passed 2019 Pentagon budget. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:48:22 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-17/congress-authorizes-sanctions-on-syria-iran-and-russia Deborah Amos /news-partners/2019-11-25/defense-secretary-says-trump-ordered-him-to-let-eddie-gallagher-retire-as-navy-seal The order from the commander in chief has put an end to proceedings that could have stripped the Navy SEAL of his Trident pin. Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:48:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-11-25/defense-secretary-says-trump-ordered-him-to-let-eddie-gallagher-retire-as-navy-seal Vanessa Romo /news-partners/2019-03-20/u-s-airstrikes-in-somalia-may-amount-to-war-crimes-says-rights-group A new report by Amnesty International alleges that the U.S. killed at least 14 people in five different airstrikes in Somalia. The U.S. says it has never killed or injured a civilian. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:37:14 GMT /news-partners/2019-03-20/u-s-airstrikes-in-somalia-may-amount-to-war-crimes-says-rights-group Eyder Peralta