D_Raay
11-16-2004, 01:04 PM
http://mparent7777.blog-city.com/read/913435.htm
Again, this is graphic material, warning for mature audience only..
Just as the dust settles the reality sinks into the main-stream media.
Countless people all over the world screaming out that the attacks on
Fallujah must stop, witnessing crimes against humanity unfolding on our
televisions. Now they finally see the crimes and the charges begin to
be laid. Its premeditated murder when an unarmed or injured person is
summarily executed.
The media see it now, of course after thousands of voices all over the
world cry out. They finally see the implications of such behaviour and
considered the repercussions of a lawless and illegal war.
As Norman Hermant from Lateline (ABC) rightly points out, if the
insurgence think that coalitions forces take no prisoners or that they
will be summarily executed even when unarmed they will fight to the
death.
Didn't know there were international laws governing the engagement of
war then visit: http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm for the Geneva
Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, particularly
article 3:
"Article 3
In the case of armed conflict not of an international character
occurring in the territory of one of the High Contracting Parties, each
party to the conflict shall be bound to apply, as a minimum, the
following provisions:
1. Persons taking no active part in the hostilities, including members
of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de
combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall in all
circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction
founded on race, colour, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or
any
other similar criteria.
To this end the following acts are and shall remain prohibited at any
time and in any place whatsoever with respect to the above-mentioned
persons:
(a) Violence to life and person, in particular murder of all kinds,
mutilation, cruel treatment and torture;
(b) Taking of hostages;
(c) Outrages upon personal dignity, in particular, humiliating and
degrading treatment;
(d) The passing of sentences and the carrying out of executions without
previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court affording
all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by
civilized peoples.
2. The wounded and sick shall be collected and cared for.
An impartial humanitarian body, such as the International Committee of
the Red Cross, may offer its services to the Parties to the conflict.
The Parties to the conflict should further endeavour to bring into
force, by means of special agreements, all or part of the other
provisions of the present Convention.
The application of the preceding provisions shall not affect the legal
status of the Parties to the conflict."
Video (uncensored):
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200411/r35639_88936.ram
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200411/r35639_88937.asx
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
TV PROGRAM TRANSCRIPT
LOCATION: http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2004/s1245107.htm
Broadcast: 16/11/2004
US Marine under investigation after death of wounded Iraqi insurgent
Reporter: Norman Hermant
Again, this is graphic material, warning for mature audience only..
Just as the dust settles the reality sinks into the main-stream media.
Countless people all over the world screaming out that the attacks on
Fallujah must stop, witnessing crimes against humanity unfolding on our
televisions. Now they finally see the crimes and the charges begin to
be laid. Its premeditated murder when an unarmed or injured person is
summarily executed.
The media see it now, of course after thousands of voices all over the
world cry out. They finally see the implications of such behaviour and
considered the repercussions of a lawless and illegal war.
As Norman Hermant from Lateline (ABC) rightly points out, if the
insurgence think that coalitions forces take no prisoners or that they
will be summarily executed even when unarmed they will fight to the
death.
Didn't know there were international laws governing the engagement of
war then visit: http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm for the Geneva
Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, particularly
article 3:
"Article 3
In the case of armed conflict not of an international character
occurring in the territory of one of the High Contracting Parties, each
party to the conflict shall be bound to apply, as a minimum, the
following provisions:
1. Persons taking no active part in the hostilities, including members
of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de
combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall in all
circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction
founded on race, colour, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or
any
other similar criteria.
To this end the following acts are and shall remain prohibited at any
time and in any place whatsoever with respect to the above-mentioned
persons:
(a) Violence to life and person, in particular murder of all kinds,
mutilation, cruel treatment and torture;
(b) Taking of hostages;
(c) Outrages upon personal dignity, in particular, humiliating and
degrading treatment;
(d) The passing of sentences and the carrying out of executions without
previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court affording
all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by
civilized peoples.
2. The wounded and sick shall be collected and cared for.
An impartial humanitarian body, such as the International Committee of
the Red Cross, may offer its services to the Parties to the conflict.
The Parties to the conflict should further endeavour to bring into
force, by means of special agreements, all or part of the other
provisions of the present Convention.
The application of the preceding provisions shall not affect the legal
status of the Parties to the conflict."
Video (uncensored):
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200411/r35639_88936.ram
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200411/r35639_88937.asx
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
TV PROGRAM TRANSCRIPT
LOCATION: http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2004/s1245107.htm
Broadcast: 16/11/2004
US Marine under investigation after death of wounded Iraqi insurgent
Reporter: Norman Hermant