Friday, November 18, 2005

US Military: Civilians Killed by White Phosphorus

FinancialTimes: The US military on Weds acknowledged it might have killed civilians in Falluja w/white phosphorus munitions during the battle against insurgents a yr ago. Last wk, Italy’s Rai 24 news channel broadcast a documentary that alleged many civilians had been burned to death by the incendiary devices during the assault. It showed bodies burned to the bone inside clothes that remained intact. "The documentary offers no compelling evidence as to how the people in the various images actually died," said Lt-Col Barry Venable, a Pentagon spokesman. He said he was not aware of any US inquiry into the issue. Asked if it was possible civilians had been killed by white phosphorus, the Lt Col replied: "It would not be out of the realm of the possible." Gee, do you think? And what about the legal ramifications of that?
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