Can You Spot the War Crime?

When is a war crime not a war crime? <!--break--> Swans May 12, 2003 Can You Spot The War Crime? by Gregory Elich Now that the war in Iraq has come to an end, the Bush Administration is planning to prosecute former Iraqi officials for war crimes. According to Administration sources, hundreds of Iraqis will be put on trial, and thousands more may be granted amnesty in return for confessions. As Pierre-Richard Prosper, US Ambassador for War Crimes explained it, "There must be credible accountability. For crimes committed against US personnel, we, the United States, will prosecute." Crimes committed against the Iraqi people are to be judged by Iraqis, acting under American guidance and control. "Atrocities and abuses by the regime of its own people should be tried by Iraqis," a high-ranking US official said. "We're prepared to provide support which could range from financial aid to legal experts to judges, to make it credible." The obvious premise is that only American control will result in a "credible" process Full article at: http://www.swans.com/library/art9/elich010.html

<p>When is a war crime not a war crime?</p> <!--break--><p>Swans<br /> May 12, 2003</p> <p>Can You Spot The War Crime?</p> <p>by Gregory Elich</p> <p>Now that the war in Iraq has come to an end, the Bush Administration is<br /> planning to prosecute former Iraqi officials for war crimes. According to<br /> Administration sources, hundreds of Iraqis will be put on trial, and<br /> thousands more may be granted amnesty in return for confessions. As<br /> Pierre-Richard Prosper, US Ambassador for War Crimes explained it, "There<br /> must be credible accountability. For crimes committed against US personnel,<br /> we, the United States, will prosecute." Crimes committed against the Iraqi<br /> people are to be judged by Iraqis, acting under American guidance and<br /> control. "Atrocities and abuses by the regime of its own people should be<br /> tried by Iraqis," a high-ranking US official said. "We're prepared to<br /> provide support which could range from financial aid to legal experts to<br /> judges, to make it credible." The obvious premise is that only American<br /> control will result in a "credible" process</p> <p>Full article at:<br /> <a href="http://www.swans.com/library/art9/elich010.html">http://www.swans.com/library/art9/elich010.html</a></p>