In a poignant revelation, Safa Younes recounted her heartbreaking experience on the day of the Haditha massacre when US Marines stormed her family home, killing everyone but her. Despite surviving the attack in 2005 by hiding among the bodies of her siblings, the memory still haunts her. With new forensic evidence uncovered by a BBC Eye investigation implicating two Marines in the killings, questions arise about the accountability of US forces in such tragedies.
Safa, now 33, expressed outrage at the absence of justice: 'I want those who did this to be held accountable and punished by the law.'
The Haditha massacre not only claimed 24 civilian lives but also prompted an extensive investigation into US military conduct during the Iraq War. However, despite initial charges against four Marines, the legal consequences were minimal, with only one Marine being tried and later pleading to a lesser charge unrelated to the murders.
The investigation reveals conflicting statements from the Marines involved and emphasizes the flawed legal processes that have allowed the key offenders to evade justice.
As Safa reflects on the traumatic event, she continues to seek accountability, underscoring the ongoing struggle for victims of war crimes and the importance of justice in healing broken lives.
Safa, now 33, expressed outrage at the absence of justice: 'I want those who did this to be held accountable and punished by the law.'
The Haditha massacre not only claimed 24 civilian lives but also prompted an extensive investigation into US military conduct during the Iraq War. However, despite initial charges against four Marines, the legal consequences were minimal, with only one Marine being tried and later pleading to a lesser charge unrelated to the murders.
The investigation reveals conflicting statements from the Marines involved and emphasizes the flawed legal processes that have allowed the key offenders to evade justice.
As Safa reflects on the traumatic event, she continues to seek accountability, underscoring the ongoing struggle for victims of war crimes and the importance of justice in healing broken lives.
