Afghanistan: Centcom condemns getting found out

db: Centcom would really like to avoid any unpleasantness arising from the actions of a few members of 'the greatest fighting force the world has ever known'. They are not into desecration as an organisation. Illegal War - YES, Murder - YES, Torture - YES, Bombing civilians - YES, Misc. other War Crimes - YES, Desecration NO [..or at least getting found out]

You are criminals and for balance.........


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CENTCOM CONDEMNS ALLEGATIONS OF DESECRATION

MacDill AFB, FL -- Recent media reports out of Afghanistan have alleged that U.S. forces were involved in an incident involving the desecration of the bodies of deceased enemy combatants.

Under no circumstances does U.S. Central Command condone the desecration, abuse or inappropriate treatment of enemy combatants. Such actions are contrary to U.S. policy as well as the Geneva Convention.

The Army Criminal Investigation Division has initiated an investigation into the alleged misconduct. Should that investigation uncover actions by U.S. personnel that were contrary to the Geneva Convention and U.S. policy, legal and disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the U.S. Code of Military Justice.

source: http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051071.txt

See earlier post: US soldiers Burnt dead Taliban fighters 'to taunt opponents'