This piece was reprinted by OpEd News with permission or license. It may not be reproduced in any form without permission or license from the source.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Reverts to Form
After accusing insurgents of targeted killings, summary executions, kidnappings for ransom, torture, hostage taking, and other violent crimes, HRW reverted to form as a reliable imperial ally. For decades, it served the same purpose. It's doing it again now.
In late March, it accused government forces of using local residents as human shields. So-called witnesses say so. Who they represent wasn't explained.
On April 9, HRW went further headlining, "Syria: Extrajudicial Executions," saying:
"Syrian security forces summarily executed over 100 -- and possibly many more -- civilians and wounded or captured opposition fighters during recent attacks on cities and towns....""Government and pro-government forces not only executed opposition fighters they had captured, or who had otherwise stopped fighting and posed no threat, but also civilians who likewise posed no threat to the security forces."
Well-documented accounts report mass executions and atrocities carried out by insurgents. HRW, in fact, provided some evidence. Now it shifted gears. It's blaming victims, not aggressors.
Its report titled, " In Cold Blood: Summary Executions by Syrian Security Forces and Pro-Government Militias " focused solely on Assad. Insurgent crimes were excluded. Doing so shows what's involved.
War winds blow harder. HRW's a willing agent. Being one leaves its hands bloodstained. It played that role many previous times.
Next Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
