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Trump’s Pardon of Blackwater Officials Violates International Law: UN

Trump's Pardon of Blackwater Officials Violates International Law: UN

UN human rights experts say US President Donald Trump’s pardon of Blackwater officials who killed civilians in Iraq violates international law. “The pardon of Blackwater officials is justice and the desecration of those killed in Al-Nusra Square and their families,” UN working group chairperson said Jelena Aparac said in a statement. He said the Geneva … Read more

Trump Issues Pardons, Including For Blackwater Officials Involved In Baghdad Massacre

Trump Issues Pardons, Including For Blackwater Officials Involved In Baghdad Massacre

US President Donald Trump has issued series of pardons for 15 people, including four Blackwater officials, convicted in 2007 of indiscriminate firing on dozens of civilians in Baghdad. The use of private security guards in the war zone has drawn worldwide criticism following the shooting deaths of civilians by Blackwater officials in Baghdad. In the … Read more