U.S. Investigation into Civilian Casualties in 2019 Syria Airstrike

SOURCE www.npr.org
The U.S. is conducting a new investigation into claims that Syrian civilians were killed and maimed in a U.S. strike during its raid targeting ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2019. The Pentagon has acknowledged discrepancies in its original account and is reevaluating the civilian status of the survivors and victims. Barakat Ahmad Barakat, a survivor of the airstrike, has been left permanently disabled and is hopeful for acknowledgment and support.

Key Points

  • Repeat investigation into 2019 U.S. raid targeting ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
  • Discrepancies in Pentagon's original account of the operation
  • Survivor Barakat Ahmad Barakat left permanently disabled with amputated arm
  • Hope for acknowledgment and support from the American Army

Pros

  • Reevaluation of civilian casualties in U.S. airstrike
  • Acknowledgment of discrepancies in Pentagon's original account

Cons

  • Survivors left permanently disabled
  • Disputes over civilian status of victims