After killing 24 Iraqi civilians, a group of US Marines was put on trial. But no one served a day in prison.

After killing 24 Iraqi civilians, a group of US Marines was put on trial. But no one served a day in prison.

In November 2005, a group of US Marines killed 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq. The case against them became one of the most high-profile war crimes prosecutions in US history—but then it fell apart. Only one Marine went to trial for the killings, and all he received was a slap on the wrist. Even his own defense attorney found the outcome shocking. “It's meaningless," said attorney Haytham Faraj. “The government decided not to hold anybody account…

Iraq warns of escalating violence in Syria, calls for protection of civilians

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised concern over escalating violence in Syria, warning of potential severe consequences for regional security and stability.

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deep concern over the ongoing security developments in western Syria, and affirmed Iraq's firm position calling for the need to protect civilians. The ministry said in a statement that it is following "with deep concern the