The fighters hold the line in the war’s toughest spots, but officials say their brutal tactics are terrorizing the public and undermining the U.S. mission.
Tag: Civilian Casualties
An Israeli Soldier Killed a Medic in Gaza. We Investigated the Fatal Shot.
On June 1, an Israeli soldier shot into a crowd, killing a volunteer medic named Rouzan al-Najjar. Israeli officials say soldiers only use live fire as a last resort. Our investigation shows otherwise. We analyzed over 1,000 photos and videos, froze th…
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Dec. 21-27
At least 37 pro-government forces and 48 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Arms Sales to Saudis Leave American Fingerprints on Yemen’s Carnage
Errant Saudi-led airstrikes have killed more than 4,000 civilians, upending the U.S. policy of selling weapons with the expectation that they will rarely be used.
Double Bombing Near Somalia’s Presidential Palace Kills at Least 13
The Shabab, an Islamist group linked to Al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for both blasts on Saturday in Mogadishu.
Need a Refresher on the War in Afghanistan? Here Are the Basics
Seventeen years into the war, the Taliban are stronger than ever, and U.S. officials fear Afghanistan could still offer a home to those plotting attacks on American soil.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Dec. 14-20
At least 45 pro-government forces and 38 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Winners and Losers in Trump’s Planned Troop Withdrawal From Syria
President Trump’s planned withdrawal of troops from Syria risks upsetting the fragile balance of power in a complex, multi-sided war.
Kashmiri Teenagers Are Dying to Protect Militants
Indian forces hunting for separatist fighters now regularly face angry crowds seeking to defend them. Scores of civilians have been killed.
Israeli ‘Warning’ Shot Killed Two Boys in Gaza, Rights Groups Say
Israel’s “roof-knocking” airstrikes are meant to spare civilians by prompting them to flee targeted buildings. But they can be deadly, too, a new report has found.