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War Crimes Court's Next Target: NATO?

ICC cites allegations of civilian deaths in Libya

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 11, 2011 8:36 AM CST

(Newser) – Is the International Criminal Court's next target NATO? Some NATO officials fear an investigation is nigh, after the ICC's prosecutor said Libya war-crimes allegations would be reviewed "impartially and independently," NATO-affiliated diplomats tell the AP. But an examination of allegations won't necessarily lead to an investigation, and in an effort to avoid a probe, NATO may soon launch an internal review of civilian casualty cases. NATO says it conformed to UN guidelines "to take all necessary measures to protect civilians."

Still, "in the event we receive a request for information, NATO is prepared to assist in any way it can," an official says. "We are not talking about any specific incident," says ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo. "We are saying, 'Yes, if there are allegations of crimes we will review that." But concerns over an investigation have prompted tension among members, insiders say.

NATO forces may face an International Criminal Court review. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)

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The_Truth

Nov 11, 2011 4:17 PM CST

Ten's of thousands of innocent civilians were killed by NATO warplanes, gunship, and NTC terrorist rats. In a Department of Defense press briefing, Barack Hussein Obama II stated that American pilots flew french jets throughout the campaign. Another bullshit article, there is so much evidence and the ICC knows it. And they have zero evidence to back up the reason why they issued warrants on the Ghaddafi family. They are criminals themselves.

finkster

Nov 11, 2011 9:55 AM CST

"All is fair in Love and War"......and the very reason we shouldn't have gotten involved in Libya That money would have best been spent here in America

realtruth

Nov 11, 2011 9:08 AM CST

If we were officially in a war and if the USA was invaded.. Would we expect Civilians causalities.. Of Course.. We would be at war.. “War Is Hell.. Or else we would enjoy it too much”…

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